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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)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSDIAGNOSIS - M5DACOMPONENT TESTINGA/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special Edition
A/T Gear Position Switch
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special EditionSECTION A/T Gear Position Switch
- A/T gear position switch is mounted on driver's side of transaxle at control shaft. Raise and support vehicle. Remove exhaust pipe and catalytic converter.
- Disconnect A/T gear position switch 10-pin harness connector. Note terminal identification. See Fig 1
. Using ohmmeter, check continuity between specified terminals in relation to shift lever position. See A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS
table.NOTE: Check continuity while moving shift lever back and forth in free play area of each gear position. DO NOT touch push button on shift lever when checking continuity.
- If continuity is not as specified, A/T gear position switch may require adjustment. See A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If correct continuity cannot be obtained by adjusting A/T gear position switch, replace A/T gear position switch.
A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS
| Shift Lever Position | Terminal Numbers | |
|---|---|---|
| A/T Gear Position Switch | ||
| "P" | 1 & 8 | |
| "R" | 2 & 8 | |
| "N" | 3 & 8 | |
| "D4" | 4, 8 & 9 | |
| "D" | 5, 8 & 9 | |
| "2" | 6, 8 & 9 | |
| "1" | 7 & 8 | |
| Neutral Position Switch | ||
| "P" & "N" | 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.