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 (if equipped).
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable.
3. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, and remove the battery cover, the battery, and the battery tray.
4. Remove the battery base.
5. Disconnect the transmission range switch harness connector.
6. Check for continuity between terminals at the harness connector. There should be continuity between the terminals indicated in the following table for each switch position.
7. The transmission range switch test is finished if the test results are OK.
If there is no continuity between any terminals, go to step 8.
8. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.
9. Check for continuity between terminals at the switch connector. There should be continuity between the terminals indicated in the following table for each switch position.
10. If the transmission range switch continuity check is OK, replace the faulty transmission range switch harness. If there is no continuity between any terminals, check the transmission range switch installation. If the switch installation is OK, replace the switch.
11. Check the connector for rust, dirt, or oil, then connect the connectors securely.
12. Install the battery base.
13. Install the battery tray, the battery, the battery cover, and the battery hold-down bracket, then reconnect the battery cables.
14. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped). Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
15. Do the power window control unit reset procedure.