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Shift Interlock: Testing and Inspection

SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK SHIFT LOCK OPERATION
a. Move the shift lever to the P position.
b. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
c. Check that the shift lever cannot be moved to any position other than P.
d. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, depress the brake pedal and check that the shift lever can be moved to another position.
If the operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the shift lock control unit.

2. CHECK SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON OPERATION
a. Using a small screwdriver, remove the shift lock release cover.
b. When operating the shift lever with the shift lock release button pressed, check that the lever can be moved to any position other than P.
If the operation cannot be done as specified, check the shift lever assy installation condition.

3. CHECK KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION
a. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
b. Depress the brake pedal and adjust the shift lever to any position other than P.
c. Check that the ignition key cannot be turned to the LOCK position.
d. Move the shift lever to the P position, turn the ignition key to the LOCK position and check that the ignition key can be removed.
If the operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the shift lock control unit.

4. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY





a. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table.





HINT: Do not disconnect the shift lock control unit assembly connector.





b. Measure the resistance according to the value in the table.





HINT: Do not disconnect the shift lock control unit assembly connector.

If the operation cannot be done as specified, replace the shift lever assy.

INSPECTION





1. INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
a. Connect the battery's positive (+) terminal to terminal 4 (KLS+) and the battery's negative (-) terminal to terminal 3 (KLS-). Then apply 12 V.
Check that sound is emitted from the solenoid.
If sounds are not emitted, replace the solenoid.

HINT: If sounds are not emitted from the solenoid, the solenoid is not operating.