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Shift Interlock: Testing and Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK SHIFT LOCK OPERATION
a. Move the shift lever to P.
b. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
c. Check that the shift lever cannot be moved to any position other than P.
d. Turn the ignition switch ON, depress the brake pedal and check that the shift lever can be moved to the other positions.
2. CHECK SHIFT LOCK RELEASE LINK OPERATION
a. 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 results are not as specified, check the shift lever.
3. CHECK KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION
a. Turn the ignition switch ON.
b. Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to any position other than P.
c. Check that the ignition switch cannot be turned OFF.
d. Move the shift lever to P. Turn the ignition switch OFF and check that the key can be removed.
If the results are not as specified, inspect the shift lock control unit.





4. CHECK SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU SUB-ASSY
a. Measure the voltage of the connector.

HINT: Do not disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector.





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b. Measure the resistance of the connector.

HINT: Do not disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector.





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If the result is not as specified, replace the shift lock control ECU sub-assembly.

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.