Park Pin Switch Test

2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1SECTION Park Pin Switch Test

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) in the SRS before doing repairs or service.

  1. Remove the steering column covers (see step 6 under REMOVAL ).
  2. Disconnect the park pin switch connector.
  3. Shift the shift lever into the P position, and check for continuity between park pin switch connector terminals No. 1 and No. 3. There should be no continuity.
    Fig 1: Identifying Park Pin Switch Connector Terminals No. 1 And No. 3
    G05594151Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Shift out of the P position, and check for continuity between connector terminals No. 1 and No. 3. There should be continuity.
  5. If the park pin switch is fails the test, replace the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION  ). The park pin switch is not available separately from the shift lever assembly.
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