A/T Gear Position Switch: 3.5RL
- Set parking brake and block both front wheels. Raise and support vehicle. Pull carpet back from under right front seat, to expose secondary H2OS (heated oxygen sensor) connector. Disconnect secondary HO2S connector and push it out under vehicle. Remove exhaust pipe bracket and exhaust pipe located in front of catalytic converters. Remove secondary HO2S harness cover and remove catalytic converter. Remove heat shields.
- Disconnect A/T gear position switch 10-pin harness connector. See Figure. Using ohmmeter, check continuity between specified terminals in relation to shift lever position. See A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS (3.5RL) table.NOTE: Check 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 ADJUSTMENTS. If correct continuity cannot be obtained by adjusting A/T gear position switch, replace A/T gear position switch.
A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS (3.5RL)
| Switch & Shift Lever Position | Check Continuity Between Terminals No. | |
|---|---|---|
| A/T Gear Position Switch | ||
| P | 1 & 8 | |
| R | 2 & 8 | |
| N | 3 & 8 | |
| D4 | 4, 8 & 9 | |
| D | 5, 8 & 9 | |
| 2 | 6, 8 & 9 | |
| 1 | 7 & 8 | |
| Neutral Position Switch | ||
| P & N | 8 & 10 | |