Park Pin Switch Test

2011 Honda CR-V EX, 2.4 RE3, MZJASECTION Park Pin Switch Test
  1. Remove the shift lever, (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL ).
  2. Disconnect A/T gear position indicator panel light/D3 switch/park pin switch 6P connector (A) from the park pin switch (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light/D3 Switch/Park Pin Switch 6P Connector
    G06612139Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Check for continuity between connector terminal No. 1 and No. 2.

    There should be continuity.

    • There should be continuity when the shift lever is moved out of P.
    • There should be no continuity when the shift lever is moved lever to P.
  4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the park pin switch (see PARK PIN SWITCH REPLACEMENT ).
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