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A/T Gear Position Switch

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NOTE: The A/T gear position switch also contains back-up light switch and neutral position switch. Back-up light switch and neutral position switch can also be checked when checking A/T gear position switch.
  1. Remove center console. Disconnect harness connectors from A/T gear position switch. Note harness connector terminal identification. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 .
  2. Using a DVOM, check for continuity between specified terminal(s) with shift lever in indicated positions. See A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH CONTINUITY  table.
    NOTE: Check for continuity while moving shift lever back and forth in free play area of each gear position. DO NOT touch push button on shift lever when checking continuity.
  3. If continuity is not as specified, A/T gear position switch may require adjustment. See A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If correct continuity cannot be obtained by adjusting A/T gear position switch, replace switch assembly.
A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH CONTINUITY

Application Shift Lever Position Continuity Between Terminals
2.3CL
A/T Gear Position Switch
..... "P" 7 & 10
..... "R" 10 & 11
..... "N" 10 & 12
..... "D4" 1, 5 & 10
..... "D3" 1, 4 & 10
..... "2" 1, 3 & 10
..... "1" 2 & 10
Back-Up Light Switch "R" 8 & 9
Neutral Position Switch
..... "P" 1 & 2
..... "N" 1 & 2
Accord & Odyssey
A/T Gear Position Switch
..... "P" 1, 3 & 10
..... "R" 3 & 9
..... "N" 1, 3 & 8
..... "D4" 2, 3 & 7
..... "D3" 2, 3 & 6
..... "2" 2, 3 & 5
..... "1" 3 & 4
Fig 1: Identifying A/T Gear Position Switch Harness Connector Terminals (2.3CL)
G99D05768Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Fig 2: Identifying A/T Gear Position Switch Harness Connector Terminals (Accord & Odyssey)
G98H04676Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.