2012 Honda Insight BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transmission Range Switch Test

  1. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the transmission range switch 8P connector (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Range Switch 8P Connector Terminals
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  3. Check for continuity between terminals at the transmission range switch 8P connector (B). There should be continuity between the terminals in each switch position as shown in the following table.

    Transmission Range Switch 8P Connector 

    Fig 2: Transmission Range Switch 8P Connector Terminals Continuity Chart
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  4. The transmission range switch test is completed if the test results are OK. If there is no continuity between any terminals, go to step 5.
  5. Remove the transmission range switch (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH REPLACEMENT ), and check the end of the selector control shaft (A).

    Selector Control Shaft Specifications 

    Width (B): 6.1-6.2 mm (0.240-0.244 in) 

    End Gap (C): 1.8-2.0 mm (0.07-0.08 in) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Selector Control Shaft End Gap
    G08093308Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. If the measurement of the selector control shaft end is within the standard, replace the transmission range switch (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH REPLACEMENT ). If the measurement is out of the standard, repair the selector control shaft end, then install the transmission range switch (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH REPLACEMENT ), and recheck the transmission range switch continuity.
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