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D3 Switch Circuit Troubleshooting

D3 Switch Circuit Troubleshooting
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. Remove the shift lever, and disconnect the D3 switch/shift lock solenoid/park pin switch connector.
3. Check for continuity between D3 switch/shift lock solenoid/park pin switch connector terminals No. 3 and No. 4 while pressing the D3 switch and when the switch is released.





Is there continuity while pressing the D3 switch, and no continuity when the switch is released?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Replace the D3 switch.

4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
5. Shift to D.
6. Measure the voltage between D3 switch/shift lock solenoid/park pin switch connector terminal No. 4 and body ground.





Is there battery voltage?

YES - Repair an open in the wire between D3 switch/shift lock solenoid/park pin switch connector terminal No. 3 and ground (G401), or repair poor ground (G401).

NO - Go to step 7.

7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
8. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
9. Disconnect PCM connector A (44P).
10. Check for continuity between D3 switch/shift lock solenoid/park pin switch connector terminal No. 4 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES - Repair a short in the wire between PCM connector terminal A13 and the D3 switch/shift lock solenoid/park pin switch connector.

NO - Go to step 11.

11. Check for continuity between D3 switch/shift lock solenoid/park pin switch connector terminal No. 4 and PCM connector terminal A13.





Is there continuity?

YES - Check for loose terminal fit in the PCM connectors. If necessary, substitute a known-good PCM and recheck.

NO - Repair an open in the wire between PCM connector terminal A13 and the D3 switch/shift lock solenoid/park pin switch connector.