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Transmission Mode Switch: Testing and Inspection

Hold Switch Inspection [GF4A-EL]
Inspection Of Operation
1. Turn the ignition switch from OFF position to ON position.
2. Verify that the HOLD indicator light does not illuminate. Depress the HOLD switch and verify that the HOLD indicator light illuminates.
3. If not as specified, inspect the terminal voltage of the HOLD switch.

Inspection Of Voltage
1. Remove the rear console, brake boot panel, and center panel.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.





3. Measure the voltage at the HOLD switch connector.
4. If not as specified, inspect for continuity at the HOLD switch.

Inspection Of Continuity
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the HOLD switch connector.








3. Inspect for continuity at the HOLD switch.
4. If not as specified, replace the selector lever knob component.
5. If the switch is okay, inspect the wiring harness. (HOLD switch-Powertrain control module, HOLD switch-Body ground.)
6. Install the center panel, brake boot panel, and rear console.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.