FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
Courtesy of Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Testing and Inspection

Transmission Range Switch Test





1. Remove the transmission range switch harness connector (A) from the connector bracket (B), then disconnect the connector.





Connector Terminal Specification





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





3. If there is no continuity between any terminals, remove the transmission range switch cover, and disconnect the connect at the switch.





Connector Terminal Specification

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





5. If there is no continuity between any terminals, check the transmission range switch installation. If the transmission range switch installation is OK, replace the switch. If the transmission range switch continuity check was OK, replace the faulty transmission range switch harness.