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Automatic Transmission

NOTE: Verify that the Control Cable is not damaged and is properly adjusted, prior to performing this test. Refer to ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.

Inhibitor Switch Connector:





1. Disconnect the Inhibitor Switch electrical connector.

Inhibitor Switch Connections:





2. With the gear selector in Park, check for continuity between terminals # 3 and # 4, and between terminals # 8 and # 9.
Continuity should exist.

3. Shift the gear selector to REVERSE, check for continuity between terminals # 4 and # 7, and between terminals # 10 and # 11.
Continuity should exist.

4. Shift the gear selector to NEUTRAL, check for continuity between terminals # 2 and # 4, and between terminals # 8 and # 9.
Continuity should exist.

5. Shift the gear selector to DRIVE, check for continuity between terminals # 4 and # 6.
Continuity should exist.

6. Shift the gear selector to DRIVE 2, check for continuity between terminals # 1 and # 4.
Continuity should exist.

7. Shift the gear selector to DRIVE L, check for continuity between terminals # 4 and # 5.
Continuity should exist.

8. If continuity does not exist as specified, replace the Inhibitor Switch.
Refer to COMPONENT REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR PROCEDURES.