Transmission Range Switch Test

Do the battery removal procedure (see RECONNECTION ).
Remove the main under-hood fuse box from the battery base.
Remove the intake air duct and the air cleaner housing.
Remove the battery base and the battery base bracket.
Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Range Switch Connector
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The transmission range switch test is finished if the test results are OK. Reinstall all removed components. If there is no continuity between any terminals, check the transmission range switch installation. If the switch installation is OK, replace the switch (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH REPLACEMENT ).
Install the battery base and the battery base bracket.
Install the intake air duct and the air cleaner housing.
Install the main under-hood fuse box on the battery base.
Do the battery installation procedure (see RECONNECTION ).