Transmission Gear Selection Switch Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TSX, 2007 Acura TSX, 2006 Acura TSX, 2005 Acura TSX, and 2004 Acura TSX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the center console cover (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Disconnect the transmission gear selection switch/ park pin switch connector.
- Check for continuity between connector terminals No. 3 and No. 2.
There should be continuity when the shift lever is in M, and no continuity when the shift lever is in any position other than M.
- Check for continuity between connector terminals No. 7 and No. 2.
There should be continuity when the shift lever is pushed toward the upshift position (+), and no continuity with the shift lever released to the neutral position.
- Check for continuity between connector terminals No. 8 and No. 2.
- There should be continuity when the shift lever is pulled toward the downshift position (-), and no continuity with the shift lever released to the neutral position.
- Replace the transmission gear selection switch/ park pin switch assembly if it failed any of the switch tests.