Shift Interlock: Description and Operation

Interlock System

How the Circuit Works

Key Interlock
When the Ignition Key is inserted into the Ignition Switch, a path to ground is provided for the IG KEY SW input to the MICU. The MICU detects the insertion of the Ignition Key through this input. When the Shift Lever is moved from Park (P), a path to ground is provided for the P-PIN input to the MICU. The MICU detects that the Shift Lever is out of Park (P) through this input. The MICU provides voltage to the Key Interlock Solenoid. The solenoid is then energized, which prevents the Ignition Switch from being turned to LOCK (0).

Shift Position Interlock
Battery voltage is supplied at all times through fuse 13 (in the under-hood fuse/relay box) to the brake pedal position switch. With the Ignition Switch in ON (II) or START (III), battery voltage is supplied through fuse 21 (in the under-dash fuse/relay box) to the Shift Lock Solenoid. When the Brake Pedal is pressed, a battery voltage input is supplied to the PCM and the MICU. If, at the same time, the accelerator pedal is not pressed, the PCM provides ground to the Shift Lock Solenoid. The solenoid is then energized allowing the Shift Lever to be moved.