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Park Pin Switch Test

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  1. Remove the driver's center console trim (see step 5 of CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the transmission gear selection switch/ park pin switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Gear Selection Switch Connector Terminals
    G05485823Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Shift the shift lever into P, and check for continuity between transmission gear selection switch/park pin switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light connector terminals No. 1 and No. 4.

    There should be no continuity.

  4. Shift out of P, and check for continuity between connector terminals No. 1 and No. 4.

    There should be continuity.

  5. If the park pin switch fails the test, replace the park pin switch and shift lever bracket base as an assembly (see SHIFT LEVER BRACKET BASE REPLACEMENT  ). The park pin switch, transmission gear selection switch, and A/T gear position indicator panel light harness are not available separately from the shift lever bracket base.
  6. Install the driver's center console trim (see step 5 of CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
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