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Transmission Range Switch Test

Transmission Range Switch Test







1. Remove the transmission range switch harness connector (A) from the connector bracket (B) then disconnect the connector.

Transmission Range Switch Harness Connector 2003-2005 Models:







2. Check for continuity between terminals at the harness connector. There should be continuity between the terminals in the following table for each switch position.
^ If the continuity test for each position is good, the switch is OK. Reconnect the connector.
^ If there is no continuity at one or more switch positions, go to step 3.




3. Remove the transmission range switch cover.




4. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.

Transmission Range Switch Connector:




5. Check for continuity between terminals at the switch connector. There should be continuity between the terminals in the following table for each switch position.
^ If the transmission range switch continuity check is OK, replace the faulty transmission range switch harness.
^ If there is no continuity at one or more switch positions, go to step 6.




6. Remove the transmission range switch, and check the end of the selector control shaft (A).
Standard:
Selector Control Shaft Width (B): 6.1 - 6.2 mm (0.240 - 0.244 inch)
Selector Control Shaft End Gap (C): 1.8 - 2.0 mm (0.07 - 0.08 inch)
^ If the measurement of the selector control shaft end is within the standard, replace the transmission range switch.
^ If the measurement is out of standard, repair the selector control shaft end, and recheck the transmission range switch continuity.