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Shift Interlock: Description and Operation

How the Circuit Works

Key Interlock
When you push the key into the Ignition switch, a ground signal is provided to the MICU. If the shift lever is in PARK, the MICU provides voltage to the key interlock solenoid, energizing the solenoid and allowing the key to be turned to the LOCK (0) position.

Shift Position Interlock
Battery voltage is supplied at all times through fuse 12 (in the under-hood fuse/relay box) to the brake pedal position switch. With the ignition in ON (II) or START (III), battery voltage is supplied through fuse 10 (in the under-dash fuse/relay box) to the shift lock solenoid. When the brake pedal is pressed, battery voltage is applied through the LT GRN wire to the PCM. If, at the same time, you do not press the accelerator pedal, the PCM applies ground through the PNK wire to the shift lock solenoid. The solenoid is then energized allowing the shift lever to be moved from the PARK position.

While the vehicle is in motion (in NEUTRAL, DRIVE, 2 or 1), the MICU and PCM detects the motion, and will remove ground from the shift lock solenoid. No longer energized, the shift lock solenoid will not allow the shift lever to be moved into REVERSE or PARK.