A/T Gear Position Switch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Honda Odyssey, 1998 Honda Accord, and 1998 Acura 2.3CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- Remove center console. Disconnect harness connectors from A/T gear position switch. Note harness connector terminal identification. See Fig 1 and Fig 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.
- 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 | |