Reverse Lockout Solenoid Test

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Remove the reverse lockout solenoid (see REVERSE LOCKOUT SOLENOID DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).
Connect jumper wires from the 12 volt battery positive terminal to reverse lockout solenoid 2P connector terminal No. 1, and from the 12 volt battery negative terminal to reverse lockout solenoid 2P connector terminal No. 2.

Fig 1: Identifying Reverse Lockout Solenoid 2P Connector Connection With Battery
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Make sure the reverse lockout solenoid works. If the reverse lockout solenoid does not work, replace it (see REVERSE LOCKOUT SOLENOID DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).
NOTE: The inhibitor should be pushed out when applying battery voltage to the solenoid, and the inhibitor should be released when there is no battery voltage at the solenoid.