Shift Linkage: Testing and Inspection

CAUTION: Before working on a vehicle with a running engine, place the selector lever in "P" position and apply the parking brake.

Selector Lever In "P" Position And Ignition Switched On:
- Brake pedal not depressed
The selector lever is locked and cannot be moved out of "P" position.
The shift lock solenoid blocks the selector lever.

- Brake pedal depressed
The shift lock solenoid releases the selector lever.
It is possible to select a driving mode.
Move selector lever slowly from "P" through "R", "N", "D", "4", "3", "2".

- Transmission Range (TR) selector lever display in instrument cluster must indicate selector lever position.

Selector Lever In "N" Position And Ignition Switched On:
- Brake pedal not depressed
The selector lever is locked and cannot be moved out of "P" position.
The shift lock solenoid blocks the selector lever.

- Brake pedal depressed
The shift lock solenoid releases the selector lever.
It is possible to select a driving mode.

NOTE:
^ The starter MUST NOT operate in selector lever positions "2", "3", "4", "D" and "R".
^ At speeds over 5 km/h 3 mph), with the selector lever in "N" position, the shift lock solenoid must not engage and block the selector lever. The selector lever can be moved into a driving mode.
^ At speeds below 2 km/h (1 mph), if the selector lever is moved into "N" position, the shift lock solenoid must only engage after approx. 1 sec. The selector lever can only be moved out of "N"position when the brake pedal is operated.