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Brake Interlock System Description

Brake Interlock System Description
Shift Lock Solenoid Control
This system consists of shift lock solenoid control system and interlock cable control system. The shift lock solenoid control system is so designed that the select lever can not be shifted from "P" range position unless the ignition switch is turned ON and the brake pedal is depressed. And the interlock cable control system is so designed that the select lever cannot be shifted from "P" range position unless the ignition switch is turned to ACC or ON position. Also, the ignition key cannot be pulled out of the key slot unless the select lever is in "P" range.

Shift Lock Solenoid Manual Release





Without using brake pedal, shift lock plate be moved by pushing shift lock solenoid plate (1) with screw driver or like through hole (2). (To shift select lever from "P" range to any other position, turn ignition switch to ACC or ON position.)