Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Testing and Inspection
Transmission Range Switch Test1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (equipped).
2. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery, then disconnect the positive terminal.
3. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, and remove the battery cover, battery, and battery tray.
4. Remove the under-hood subfuse box from its bracket, and remove the bracket from the battery base.
5. Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing.
6. Remove the battery base and battery base bracket.
7. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.
8. Check for continuity between terminals at the transmission range switch connector. there should be continuity between the terminals in the following table for each transmission range switch position.
Transmission Range Switch Connector
9. The transmission range switch test is finished if the test results are OK. Reinstall all removed components.
If there is no continuity between any terminals, check the transmission range switch installation. If the switch installation is OK, replace the switch.