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Honda HR-V: Back-Up Light Switch Test (M/T)

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Test

Back-Up Light Side

1. Air Cleaner - Remove

2. Back-Up Light Switch - Test

Manual Transaxle - Testing & Troubleshooting

  1. Disconnect the connector (A).

Manual Transaxle - Testing & Troubleshooting

  1. Check for continuity between back-up light switch 4P connector terminals No. 2 and No. 4. There should be continuity only when the shift lever is in reverse.
    • If the test result is OK, go to step 5.
    • If the test result is not OK, go to step 3.

Manual Transaxle - Testing & TroubleshootingManual Transaxle - Testing & Troubleshooting

  1. Remove the backup light switch (A)
  2. Check for continuity between back-up light switch 4P connector terminals No. 2 and No. 4. There should be continuity when the switch end (B) is pressed, and no continuity when the switch end is released.
    • If the test result is OK, check the reverse shift mechanism in the transmission.
    • If the test result is not OK, replace the back-up light switch.

Manual Transaxle - Testing & Troubleshooting
Fig. 3: Back-Up Light Switch With Torque Specifications

  1. Clean any dirt and oil from the sealing surface of the back-up light switch and the transmission housing
  2. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08C70- K0334M) to the threads of the back-up light switch (A). Install the back-up light switch within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

    NOTE: If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.

Manual Transaxle - Testing & Troubleshooting

  1. Connect the connector (A).

3. Air Cleaner - Install

VSA Modulator-Control Unit Side

4. Air Cleaner - Remove

5. Back-Up Light Switch - Test

Manual Transaxle - Testing & Troubleshooting

  1. Disconnect the connector (A).

Manual Transaxle - Testing & Troubleshooting

  1. Check for resistance value between back-up light switch 4P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 3. There should be resistance value only when the shift lever is in reverse.

Specification: Resistance Value: 750 Ω

  • If the test result is OK, go to step 6.
  • If the test result is not OK, go to step 3.

Manual Transaxle - Testing & TroubleshootingManual Transaxle - Testing & Troubleshooting

  1. Remove the backup light switch (A)
  2. Check for resistance value between back-up light switch 4P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 3.

    There should be continuity when the switch end (B) is pressed, and no resistance value when the switch end is released.

Specification  Resistance Value: 750 Ω

  • If the test result is OK, check the reverse shift mechanism in the transmission.
  • If the test result is not OK, replace the back-up light switch.

Manual Transaxle - Testing & Troubleshooting

  1. Clean any dirt and oil from the sealing surface of the back-up light switch and the transmission housing
  2. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08C70- K0334M) to the threads of the back-up light switch (A). Install the back-up light switch within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

    NOTE: If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.

Manual Transaxle - Testing & Troubleshooting

  1. Connect the connector (A).

6. Air Cleaner - Install

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