Honda Civic. Manual — part 269

SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL ).
2. Remove the shift lock solenoid connector.
3. Release the shift lock solenoid lock (A), then remove the shift lock solenoid

(B).

Fig. 348: Removing Shift Lock Solenoid Lock
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4. Replace the shift lock solenoid (A), solenoid plunger (B), and plunger spring

(C) assembly.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 349: Identifying Shift Lock Solenoid, Solenoid Plunger And Plunger
Spring
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5. Apply silicone grease to the tip (D) of the shift lock stop (E), and install a new

shift lock solenoid assembly by aligning the joint of the shift lock solenoid
plunger with the tip of the shift lock stop.

6. Route the shift lock solenoid harness in the guide, and install the connector (F)

on the bracket base.

7. Install the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION ).

SHIFT LOCK STOP, SHIFT LOCK STOP CUSHION REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL ).
2. Release the shift lock solenoid lock (A), then remove the shift lock solenoid

(B).

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 350: Removing Shift Lock Solenoid Lock
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3. Remove the shift lock release (A) and release the spring (B).

Fig. 351: Identifying Shift Lock Stop And Stop Cushion
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4. Remove the shift lock stop (C) and the stop cushion (D), and replace the shift

lock stop or the stop cushion.

5. Install the shift lock stop cushion on the shift lock stop.
6. Apply silicone grease to the pin on the shift lever bracket base, and install the

shift lock stop over the pin.

7. Install the shift lock release spring and the shift lock release, apply silicone

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)

grease to the shift lock release mounting tip if necessary.

8. Apply silicone grease to the tip of the shift lock stop, and install the shift lock

solenoid assembly by aligning the joint of the shift lock solenoid plunger with
the tip of the shift lock stop.

9. Route the shift lock solenoid harness in the guide.

10. Install the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION ).

PARK PIN SWITCH TEST

1. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Move the shift lever into P, and check for continuity between park pin

switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light connector terminals No. 3 and
No. 4. There should be no continuity.

Fig. 352: Identifying A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Connector
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3. Shift out of P, and check for continuity between connector terminals No. 3 and

No. 4. There should be continuity.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)