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A/T Gear Position Switch

NOTE: The A/T gear position switch also contains back-up light switch and neutral position switch. Back-up light and neutral position switch can also be checked when checking A/T gear position switch.
  1. The A/T gear position switch is mounted on side of transaxle. See Figure -Figure . Raise and support vehicle. Remove splash shield located below transaxle.
  2. Disconnect 14-pin connector from A/T gear position 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 A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS  .
    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, 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 A/T gear position switch.
A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS

Shift Lever Position Terminal Number
A/T Gear Position Switch
"P" 2 & Body Ground
"R" 4 & Body Ground
"N" 5 & Body Ground
"D4" 11, 6 & Body Ground
"D" 11, 7 & Body Ground
"2" 11, 8 & Body Ground
"1" 9 & Body Ground
Back-Up Light Switch
"R" 12 & 14
Neutral Position Switch
"P" & "N" 10 & Body Ground
Fig 1: Identifying Shift Position Sensor Connector Terminals
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