Honda Civic. Manual — part 263

Fig. 316: A/T Gear Position Indicator - Circuit Diagram
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TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH TEST

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT

INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ) and the intake air duct.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

2. Disconnect the transmission range switch harness connector (A).

Fig. 317: Identifying Transmission Range Switch Harness Connector
Terminal
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3. Check for continuity between terminals at the harness connector. There should

be continuity between the terminals in the following table for each switch
position.

Fig. 318: Transmission Range Switch Harness Connector Continuity
Chart

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

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4. Transmission range switch test is completed if the test results are OK.

If there is no continuity between any terminals, go to step 5.

5. 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.

6. Remove the transmission range switch cover.

Fig. 319: Identifying Transmission Range Switch Cover & Bolts w/Torque
Specification
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7. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 320: Identifying Transmission Range Switch Connector Terminal
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8. Check for continuity between terminals at the switch connector. There should

be continuity between the terminals in the following table for each switch
position.

Fig. 321: Transmission Range Switch Connector Continuity Chart
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9. If the transmission range switch test is OK, replace the faulty transmission

range switch harness. If there is no continuity between any terminals, go to step
10.

10. Remove the transmission range switch, and check the end of the selector

control shaft (A).

2008 Honda Civic LX

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