Shift Interlock: Testing and Inspection

Diagnosis and Testing - F4A51 Automatic Transmission
KEY INTERLOCK MECHANISM CHECK

1. Carry out the following inspection.








2. When any of the above checks are not normal, adjust the key interlock cable in following procedure.
(1) Remove the floor console.
(2) Shift selector lever to "P" position.
(3) Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
(4) Loosen the locking nut of the key interlock cable.
(5) Push the cable joint on the lock cam gently toward the arrow until the cable stops. Tighten the locking nut.
(6) Install the floor console.

3. After adjusting, check the operation once more. If the operation is still incorrect, replace the key interlock cable.

SHIFT LOCK MECHANISM CHECK
1. Carry out the following inspections.








2. When the above operations are defective, adjust the shift lock cable as follows:
(1) Remove the floor console.
(2) Shift selector lever to "P" position.
(3) Loosen the locking nut of shift lock cable.
4) Tighten the locking nut so that the end of the shift lock cable comes above the red mark of the lock cam.
(5) Install the floor console.

3. After adjusting, check the operation once more. If the operation is still incorrect, replace the shift lock cable.