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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2008RIDGELINE RTLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONA/T GEAR POSITION INDICATORTRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH TEST
2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL

Transmission Range Switch Test

2008 Honda Ridgeline RTLSECTION Transmission Range Switch Test
  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped).
  2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable.
  3. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, and remove the battery and the battery tray.
  4. Remove the intake manifold cover, the intake air duct, the resonator, and the air cleaner housing.
  5. Remove the battery base.
  6. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Range Switch Connector Terminals
    G05592598Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Check for continuity between terminals at the switch connector. There should be continuity between the terminals in the following chart for each switch position.

    Transmission Range Switch Connector 

    Fig 2: Checking For Continuity Between Terminals At Switch Connector For Each Switch Position
    G05592599Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. The transmission range switch test is finished if the test results are OK.

    If there is no continuity between any terminals, check the transmission range switch installation. If the switch installation is OK, replace the switch (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH REPLACEMENT  ).

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