Shift Lock System: Notes

The shift lock system prevents the shift lever from mis-shifting The shift lock solenoid is usually OFF After starting the engine in P, the shift lever cannot move to any other position from P because the shift lock stop stops the lock pin unless the brake pedal is pressed When the brake pedal is pressed and the accelerator pedal is not pressed, the shift lock solenoid is ON, the shift lock solenoid plunger in the shift lock solenoid pulls the shift lock stop to release the lock pin Pressing the shift lever button allows the shift lever to move to any other position When the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are pressed at the same time, the shift lock system is not unlocked

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Lock System Position

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When the shift lock system does not operate for a mechanical or electrical trouble, you can unlock the shift lock temporarily by inserting the ignition key into the shift lock release hole and pressing the shift lock release The shift lock release is pressed, the shift lock stop releases the lock pin, and the shift lever can move to any other position

Fig 2: Inserting Ignition Key Into Shift Lock Release Hole

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