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Gear Position Switch Test

  1. Remove A/T gear position switch from connector bracket, located under hood, above transmission. Disconnect gear position switch 10-pin connector, located above transaxle. See Fig 1 .
  2. Using a DVOM, check for continuity between specified terminals of gear position switch terminals, with gear selector in appropriate position. See GEAR POSITION SWITCH CONTINUITY  table. Replace gear position switch if continuity is not as specified.
GEAR POSITION SWITCH CONTINUITY

Shifter Position Continuity Between Terminals No.
"P" (Park) 1, 3 & 10
"R" (Reverse) 3 & 9
"N" (Neutral) 1, 3 & 8
"D4" (Drive) 2, 3 & 7
"D3" (Drive) 2, 3 & 6
"2" (Second) 2, 3 & 5
"1" (First) 3 & 4
Fig 1: Identifying Gear Position Switch Terminals
G98H04676Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.