Transmission Range Switch Test

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Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the transmission range switch 8P connector (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Range Switch 8P Connector
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Check for continuity between terminals at the transmission range switch 8P connector (B). There should be continuity between the terminals in each switch position as shown in the following table.
Transmission Range Switch 8P Connector

Fig 2: Transmission Range Switch 8P Connector Terminals Continuity Chart
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The transmission range switch test is completed if the test results are OK. If there is no continuity between any terminals, go to step 5.
Remove the transmission range switch (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH REPLACEMENT ), and check the end of the selector control shaft (A).
Selector Control Shaft Specifications

Width (B): 6.1-6.2 mm (0.240-0.244 in)

End Gap (C): 1.8-2.0 mm (0.071-0.079 in)

Fig 3: Identifying Selector Control Shaft Specifications
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If the measurement of the selector control shaft end is within the standard, replace the transmission range switch (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH REPLACEMENT ). If the measurement is out of the standard, repair the selector control shaft end, then install the transmission range switch (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH REPLACEMENT ), and recheck the transmission range switch continuity.