Park Pin Switch Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, 2009 Honda Pilot, and 2008 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the shift lever assembly (see Shift Lever Removal ).
Disconnect A/T gear position indicator panel light harness / park pin switch / D3 switch connector.

Fig 1: Identifying A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Harness & Park Pin Switch
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Shift into P, and check for continuity between A/T gear position indicator panel light harness / park pin switch / D3 switch connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2. There should be no continuity.
Shift out of the P position, and check for continuity between connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2. There should be continuity.
If the park pin switch tests OK, connect the connector and install the shift lever assembly (see Shift Lever Installation ). If the park pin switch fails the test, replace the park pin switch (see Park Pin Switch Replacement ).