What does a transmission range switch do in a Honda?
The transmission selections on the instrument cluster (D4, D3, R, N, etc.) don’t match the actual gear the transmission is in. What Does A Transmission Range Switch Do? The transmission range switch is part safety device and part PCM sensor (PCM = Powertrain Control Module = Fuel Injection Computer).
Can a Honda 2.2L transmission switch go bad?
More Honda 2.2L, 2.3L Tutorials. It’s rare for the transmission range switch to go bad on its own. Most, if not all, of the transmission range switch problems I’ve diagnosed/repaired have been due human error causing the failure of the switch.
How do you test the transmission range switch?
Unplug the transmission range switch from the engine wiring harness’ connector. Turn the key to the On position (but don’t crank the engine) and place the shift lever in reverse. Check the continuity between the transmission range switch connector’s terminal #3 and #9. Your multimeter should register continuity.
What happens when the transmission range switch fails?
The most common symptoms you’ll see when the transmission range switch (PRNDL switch) fails are: Your Honda doesn’t crank (in other words, the starter motor doesn’t activate when you turn the key to start the engine). No reverse lights.
The transmission selections on the instrument cluster (D4, D3, R, N, etc.) don’t match the actual gear the transmission is in. What Does A Transmission Range Switch Do? The transmission range switch is part safety device and part PCM sensor (PCM = Powertrain Control Module = Fuel Injection Computer).
More Honda 2.2L, 2.3L Tutorials. It’s rare for the transmission range switch to go bad on its own. Most, if not all, of the transmission range switch problems I’ve diagnosed/repaired have been due human error causing the failure of the switch.
Unplug the transmission range switch from the engine wiring harness’ connector. Turn the key to the On position (but don’t crank the engine) and place the shift lever in reverse. Check the continuity between the transmission range switch connector’s terminal #3 and #9. Your multimeter should register continuity.
Is the transmission range switch good or bad?
Interpreting the results: If your multimeter registers continuity in the circuits, then the transmission range switch is good. If the multimeter DOES NOT register continuity, then the transmission range switch is bad and needs to be replaced.
What does open in transmission range switch circuit mean?
Open in Transmission Range Switch Circuit is the generic description for the P1706 HONDA code, but the manufacturer may have a different description. Currently we have no further information abouth the P1706 HONDA OBDII code.
How to test the Honda transmission range switch?
Unplug the transmission range switch from the engine wiring harness’ connector. Turn the key to the On position (but don’t crank the engine) and place the shift lever in reverse. Check the continuity between the transmission range switch connector’s terminal #3 and #9.
What is the name of the transmission range switch?
The sensor part of the switch tells the PCM in what gear the transmission is currently in when you turn the key to the on position or start the engine. The transmission range switch is know by several names: Park/neutral safety switch. PRNDL switch.
How to check continuity between transmission range switch terminals?
Check the continuity between the transmission range switch connector’s terminal #3 and #9. Your multimeter should register continuity. Between the transmission range switch connector’s terminal #3 and #9. Terminal #3 and any other terminal (that isn’t #9). Terminal #9 and any other terminal (that isn’t #3).