Shift Interlock: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTIONAn ignition/shifter interlock mechanism is installed to prevent shifting the transaxle out of the PARK position unless the ignition switch is rotated to RUN and the brake pedal is applied. The floor shift interlock system consists of:
^ an actuator assembly integral to the ignition/shifter interlock cable assembly.
^ a bracket retaining the actuator.
^ the necessary wiring.
The ignition/shifter interlock cable:
^ locks the transaxle range selector lever in the PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
^ requires the transaxle range selector lever to be in the PARK position to turn
^ the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
OPERATION
The solenoid is energized when the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position, locking the transaxle range selector lever in the PARK position. When the brake pedal is applied and the stoplight switch is activated, the ignition/shifter interlock actuator is deactivated and the transaxle range selector lever can be moved out of the PARK position.