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Shift Position Console Switch

NOTE: Shift position console switch also contains back-up light switch and neutral safety switch. Back-up light and neutral safety switch can also be checked when checking shift position console switch.
  1. Shift position console switch is mounted on driver's side of shift lever. See Figure . Remove console.
  2. Disconnect 14-pin connector from shift position console switch and note terminal identification. See Fig 1 . Using ohmmeter, check continuity between specified terminals or body ground in relation to shift lever position. See SHIFT POSITION CONSOLE SWITCH CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS  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.
  3. If continuity is not as specified, shift position console switch may require adjustment used when installing switch. Refer to the SHIFT POSITION CONSOLE SWITCH  procedures under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If correct continuity cannot be obtained by adjusting shift position console switch, replace shift position console switch.
SHIFT POSITION CONSOLE SWITCH CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS

Application Shift Lever Position Terminal Number
Shift Position Console Switch Park 9 & 12
..... Reverse 8 & 9
..... Neutral 7 & 9
..... "D4" 1, 5 & 9
..... "D" 2, 5 & 9
..... "2" 3, 5 & 9
..... "1" 4 & 9
Back-Up Light Switch Reverse 10 & 11
Neutral Safety Switch Park & Neutral 6 & 14
Fig 1: Identifying Shift Position Switch Connector Terminals
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