1998-2004 Honda Foreman 450 factory service manual, Page 442Get this manual
ELECTRIC SHIFT PROGRAM (ESP)
GEAR POSITION SWITCH INSPECTION
Remove the right lower side cover (page 2-3 )Disconnect the gear position switch connectorCheck for continuity between the gear position switch 4P connector and body ground Continuity should exist between the color coded wire terminals as follows when in the appropriate gearIt is recommended to perform 16 tests to properly inspect the switchMake sure that the circuits with continuity and without continuity are OKThe same holds true for the After01 switch However, for this switch you need to perform 49 tests{'98'01:}