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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA19983.5RL SPECIAL EDITIONREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMSCOMPONENT TESTINGGEARSHIFT POSITION SWITCH3.5RL
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special Edition
Gearshift Position Switch: 3.5RL
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special EditionSECTION 3.5RL
- Pull back carpet under passenger's seat to expose HO2S connector. Disconnect and push connector and harness outside of vehicle through floor. Raise vehicle. Remove exhaust pipe bracket and exhaust pipe. Remove HO2S harness cover and catalytic converter. Remove heat shields and disconnect gearshift position switch connector.
- Using a DVOM, check for continuity between specified terminals while moving the gearshift lever to specified positions. Refer to the GEARSHIFT POSITION SWITCH TEST (3.5RL) . Also, see Fig 1 . If switch tests okay, test is complete. If switch does not indicate continuity in any position, adjust switch and retest. See ADJUSTMENTS . If one or more terminals do not indicate continuity, replace switch. See GEARSHIFT POSITION SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
GEARSHIFT POSITION SWITCH TEST (3.5RL)
| Shifter | Continuity Between Ground & Terminal No. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| "1" | 7 & 8 | ||
| "2" | 6, 8 & 9 | ||
| "D" | 5, 8 & 9 | ||
| "D4" | 4, 8 & 9 | ||
| "N" | 3 & 8, (1) 8 & 10 | ||
| "R" | 2 & 8 | ||
| "P" | 1 & 8, (1) 8 & 10 | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.