Transmission Range Switch Test

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Remove the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the transmission range switch harness connector (A).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Transmission Range Switch Harness Connector
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Check for continuity between terminals at the harness connector. There should be continuity between the terminals in the following table for each switch position.
Transmission Range Switch Harness Connector Seven-position Transmission

Fig 2: Continuity Reference Chart
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Transmission Range Switch Harness Connector Five-position Transmission

Fig 3: Continuity Reference Chart - Transmission Range Switch Harness Connector Five-Position Transmission
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Transmission range switch test has finished if the test results are OK.
If there is no continuity between any terminals, go to step 5.
Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake, block rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the transmission range switch cover.

Fig 4: Removing Transmission Range Switch Cover
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Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Transmission Range Switch Connector
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Check for continuity between terminals at the switch connector. There should be continuity between the terminals in the following table for each switch position.
Transmission Range Switch Connector Seven-position Transmission

Fig 6: Continuity Reference Chart - Transmission Range Switch Connector Seven-Position Transmission
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Transmission Range Switch Connector Five-position Transmission

Fig 7: Continuity Reference Chart - Transmission Range Switch Connector Five-Position Transmission
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If the transmission range switch continuity check is OK, replace the faulty transmission range switch harness; remove the harness clamps (A) from the clamp bracket (B), remove the transmission range switch harness (C).

Fig 8: Removing Transmission Range Switch Harness
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If there is no continuity between any terminals, remove the transmission range switch, and check the end of the selector control shaft (A).
Selector Control Shaft:

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

End Gap (C): 1.8-2.0 mm (0.07-0.08 in)

Fig 9: Measuring Selector Control Shaft Width
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If the measurement of the selector control shaft end is within the standard, replace the transmission range switch. If the measurement is out of the standard, repair the selector control shaft end, and recheck the transmission range switch continuity.