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Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Testing and Inspection

Transmission Gear Selection Switch Test
1. Remove the center console.





2. Disconnect transmission gear selection switch/park pin switch connector.
3. Check for continuity between connector terminals No. 3 and No. 2.
There should be continuity when shift lever in M position, and no continuity when shift lever in any position other than M.
4. Check for continuity between connector terminals No. 7 and No. 2.
There should be continuity when shift lever pushed toward to upshift position (+), and no continuity with released shift lever to neutral position.
5. Check for continuity between connector terminals No. 8 and No. 2.
There should be continuity when shift lever pulled toward to downshift position (-), and no continuity with released shift lever to neutral position.
6. Replace the transmission gear selection switch/park pin switch assembly if the switch test was failed.
7. Install the center console.