DOWN SWITCH INSPECTION [FW6A-EL, FW6AX-EL]

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Continuity Inspection

Note
•  The down switch is built into the selector lever component.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Console side panel (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)  Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)  Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)  Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Disconnect the selector lever component connector.

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4.  Verify that the continuity between selector lever component terminals F and H.

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•  If not as verified, replace the selector lever component. (See SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Down switch specification

Test condition

Continuity
Selector lever is in the M position (−) side position.
Continuity
Selector lever is not in the M position (−) side position.
No continuity