Shift Interlock Solenoid: Service and Repair

1. Remove the console, then disconnect the 2P connector of the shift lock solenoid from the main wire harness.

NOTE: Do not connect power to the B (-) terminal (reverse polarity) or you will damage the diode inside the solenoid.

Shift Lock Solenoid Test/Replacement:

2. Connect battery power to the A terminal, ground the B terminal momentarily, and check solenoid operation.
- If the solenoid does not operate, replace it as described in steps 3, 4, and 5.
- If the solenoid operates, check and, if necessary, adjust its two positions as shown in step 5.
3. Remove the shift lock collar and the solenoid pin.

Shift Lock Solenoid Test/Replacement:

4. Remove the self-locking nuts and shift lock solenoid, then install the new solenoid in the reverse order of removal.
5. Check and, if necessary, adjust the solenoid's position.

Shift Lock Solenoid Test/Replacement:

- When the shift lock solenoid is ON, check that there is a clearance of 2.5 ± 0.5 mm (0.098 ± 0.020 in) between the top rear corner of the shift lock lever and the lock pin groove, then tighten the self-locking nuts.

NOTE: Use new self-locking nuts.

Shift Lock Solenoid Test/Replacement:

- When the shift lock solenoid is OFF, make sure that the lock pin is blocked by the shift lock lever.