Shift Interlock: Testing and Inspection

Brake Interlock System Inspection
1. Check that select lever cannot be moved to any other range from "P" range position when ignition switch key is at ACC position, at LOCK position or it is removed from keyhole of ignition switch, or brake pedal is not depressed.





2. Shift select lever to "P" range position, 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 ignition switch turned to ACC position, push shift lock solenoid release plate (1).
Then, select lever can be shifted from "P" range position to any other range.
^ While ignition switch is at LOCK position, even when shift lock solenoid release plate (1) is pressed, select lever cannot be shifted from P range position to any other range.





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





3. With select lever shifted to any position other than "P" range, check that ignition key cannot be turned LOCK position and it cannot be removed from ignition switch unless it is at LOCK position.