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Shift Interlock: Testing and Inspection

SYSTEM INSPECTION





1. Check to make sure that selector lever cannot be moved to any other range from "P" range position when ignition switch key is at "ACC" or "LOCK" position or it is removed from keyhole of ignition switch.
2. Shift selector lever to "P" range position and check for the following.





- Ignition key can be turned between "LOCK" and "ACC" positions back and forth and also it can be removed from ignition switch.





- With manual release plate moved in arrow direction and ignition key turned to "ACC" position, selector lever can be shifted from "P" range position to any other range.
- With manual release plate moved in arrow direction and ignition key turned to "LOCK" position, selector lever can not be shifted from "P" range position to any other range.





- When ignition switch is turned "ON" and brake pedal is depressed, selector lever can be shifted from "P" range position to any other range.





3. Under each of following condition, check that ignition key cannot be turned between "ACC" and "LOCK" positions in either direction and it cannot be removed from ignition switch unless it is at "LOCK', position.
- When selector lever is shifted to any position other than "P" range.
- When knob button of selector lever is pushed at "P" range.