Shift Lever Position Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Honda Civic and 1995 Honda Civic. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn ignition off. Set parking brake. Remove front console to access shift lever position switch located on side of shift lever mechanism. Disconnect shift lever position switch 12 or 14-pin connector. Ensure shift lever is in Park.
Loosen 2 shift lever position switch mounting bolts. Slowly slide switch toward front or rear of vehicle while checking for continuity between shift lever position switch 12 or 14-pin connector terminals. See SHIFT LEVER POSITION SWITCH TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION table. See Fig 1 . Continuity should be present.
If adjustment is possible to get continuity, shift lever position switch is functioning properly. Tighten 2 shift lever position switch mounting bolts. Ensure vehicle starts with shift lever in Park and Neutral.
If adjustment is not possible to get continuity, check shift lever detent and bracket for damage. If no damage is evident, replace faulty shift lever position switch.

SHIFT LEVER POSITION SWITCH TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION

Application

Terminals

Civic ⁽¹⁾

7 & 13

⁽¹⁾	Shift lever position switch has a 14-pin connector.

Fig 1: Shift Lever Position Switch Connector

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