Park Pin Switch Test

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Park Pin Switch Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the driver dashboard lower cover (see DASHBOARD CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect D3 switch/park pin switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light harness connector.
  3. Check for continuity between D3 switch/park pin switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light harness connector terminals No. 2 and No. 6 with the shift lever is in the P position, and with the shift lever out of the P position.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between D3 Switch/Park Pin Switch/A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Harness Connector Terminals 2 And 6
    G03705107Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. There should be no continuity when the shift lever is in the P position, and there should be continuity when the shift lever in any position other than P.
  5. If the park pin switch is OK, connect the connector and install the driver dashboard lower cover. If the switch is faulty, replace the park pin switch (see PARK PIN SWITCH REPLACEMENT ).
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