Transmission Range Switch Test (A/T)

Transmission Range Switch Test

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake, block the rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.

2. Remove the left front wheel.

3. Disconnect the transmission range switch subharness connector (A), then remove the connector from the clamp bracket (B).

4. Remove the harness clamps (C) from the clamp bracket (D).






5. Check for continuity between the terminals at the harness connector. There should be continuity between the terminals in the following table for each switch position.

6. Transmission range switch test is completed if the test results are OK, go to step 13.
If there is no continuity between any terminals, go to step 7.

Transmission Range Switch Subharness Connector





7. Remove the transmission range switch cover.






8. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.






9. Check for continuity between the terminals at the transmission range switch connector. There should be continuity between the terminals in the following table for each transmission range switch position.

10. If the transmission range switch continuity check is OK, replace the faulty transmission range switch subharness, then go to step 13.
If there is no continuity between any terminals, go to step 11.

Transmission Range Switch Connector





11. Remove the transmission range switch, and check the end of the selector control shaft (A).





12. If the measurement of the selector control shaft end is within the standard, replace the transmission range switch. Locations
If the measurement is out of the standard, repair the selector control shaft end, and recheck the transmission range switch continuity.

13. Check the connectors for rust, dirt, or oil, and clean or repair if necessary, then connect the connector securely.

14. Install the harness clamps to the clamp bracket.

15. Install the left front wheel.