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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.
2011 Honda Fit L4-1.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Testing and Inspection
Transmission Range Switch Test
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect the transmission range switch harness connector (A).
3. Check for continuity between terminals at the harness connector. There should be continuity between the terminals in the following table for each switch position.
Transmission Range Switch Harness Connector Seven-position Transmission
Transmission Range Switch Harness Connector Five-position Transmission
4. Transmission range switch test has finished if the test results are OK.
If there is no continuity between any terminals, go to step 5.
5. Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake, block rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
6. Remove the transmission range switch cover.
7. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.
8. Check for continuity between terminals at the switch connector. There should be continuity between the terminals in the following table for each switch position.
Transmission Range Switch Connector Seven-position Transmission
Transmission Range Switch Connector Five-position Transmission
9. If the transmission range switch continuity check is OK, replace the faulty transmission range switch harness; remove the harness clamps (A) from the clamp bracket (B), remove the transmission range switch harness (C).
10. If there is no continuity between any terminals, remove the transmission range switch, and check the end of the selector control shaft (A).
11. If the measurement of the selector control shaft end is within the standard, replace the transmission range switch. If the measurement is out of the standard, repair the selector control shaft end, and recheck the transmission range switch continuity.
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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.