Acura RL. Manual - part 302

11. If improperly installed, remove the shift cable from the bracket base, and reinstall the shift cable. Do not 

install the shift cable end on the mounting stud while the shift cable is on the bracket base.  

12. Install and tighten the nut. 

Fig. 378: Identifying Shift Cable Nut With Torque Specifications 
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13. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin that was installed to hold the shift lever.  

14. Move the shift lever to each position, and check that the A/T gear position indicator follows the 

transmission range switch.  

15. Push the shift lock release, and check that the shift lever releases.  

16. Reinstall the center console cover (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

A/T GEAR POSITION INDICATOR 

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX 

 

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Fig. 379: Identifying A/T Gear Position Indicator Component Location 
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 

 

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Fig. 380: A/T Gear Position Indicator - Circuit Diagram 
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TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH TEST 

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system. Make sure the 

ignition switch is in LOCK (0).  

 

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2. Remove the battery trim and left upper fender cover.  

3. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery, then disconnect the positive terminal.  

4. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, and remove the battery and battery tray.  

5. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

6. Remove the battery base.  

7. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector. 

Fig. 381: Identifying Transmission Range Switch Connector 
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8. Check for continuity between the terminals at the switch connector. There should be continuity between 

the terminals in the following chart for each switch position. 

Fig. 382: Transmission Range Switch Connector Continuity Chart 
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9. The transmission range switch test is finished if the test results are OK. 

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

 

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