Shift Lever Position Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1993 Honda Prelude. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Only A/T vehicles are equipped with shift lever position switch.

Remove front console to access shift lever position switch located on side of shift lever mechanism. Unplug shift lever position switch 12 or 14-pin connector.
Using a DVOM, check for continuity between shift lever position switch 12 or 14-pin connector terminals with shift lever in "2", "D" and "D4" positions. See SHIFT LEVER POSITION SWITCH TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION table. See Figure .
Continuity should be present in each position. If continuity exists in each position, shift lever position switch is okay. If no continuity exists, go to next step.
Check shift lever position switch adjustment. See SHIFT LEVER POSITION SWITCH under ADJUSTMENTS . If shift lever position switch adjustment is okay, replace shift lever position switch.

SHIFT LEVER POSITION SWITCH TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION

Application

Terminals

Prelude ⁽¹⁾

5 & 8

⁽¹⁾	Shift lever position switch has a 12-pin connector.