Shift Lock System Function Inspection

SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM FUNCTION INSPECTION

Perform the following shift lock system function check BEFORE floor console reassembly. Shift gears between P and N to insure that the key cannot be removed unless the transmission selector is in the P position. Insure that the shifter moves smoothly when different gear selections are made.

1. Reconnect the battery.

2. Check lock cam operation with shift lever in "N" position.

a) Start engine with shift lever in "P" position.

b) Depress the brake pedal.

c) Push the shift lever button with the minimum stroke possible, and move shift lever to "N" position.

d) Depress the brake pedal full stroke & then release (repeat this step 20 times at 2 second intervals).

e) Confirm the ignition key cannot be turned to the "LOCK" position and the key cannot be removed.

f) Move the shift lever to the "P" position.

3. Confirm the removal of the ignition key from the key cylinder with shift lever in the "P" position.

a) Start the engine with the shift lever in the "P" position.

b) Depress the brake pedal.

c) Push the shift lever button with full stroke and move the shift lever to the "N" position.

d) Continue to depress the brake pedal, push the shift lever button with full stroke, and move the shift lever to the "P" position.

e) Release the shift lever button slowly (about 5 seconds).

f) Confirm the ignition key can be turned to the "LOCK" position.





4. Perform the inspection as shown above.

NOTE:
Confirm the shift lever push button force and the shift lever operation force are normal (no unusual effort).