Brake Interlock System Inspection

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Check to make sure 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.

Fig 1: Checking That Select Lever Cannot Be Moved To Any Other Range From "P" Position
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Shift select lever to "P" range position, release knob button (1) 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.
  
  Fig 2: Releasing Knob Button
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- With shift lock solenoid rod (or manual release plate) (2) moved in arrow direction and ignition key turned to "ACC" position, select lever (1) can be shifted from "P" range position to any other range.
- With shift lock solenoid rod (or manual release plate) (2) moved in arrow direction and ignition key turned to "LOCK" position, select lever (1) can not be shifted from "P" range position to any other range.
  
  Fig 3: Moving Shift Lock Solenoid Rod In Arrow Direction
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- When ignition switch is turned "ON" and brake pedal is depressed, select lever can be shifted from "P" range position to any other range.
Fig 4: Depressing Brake Pedal
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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.

Fig 5: Checking That Ignition Key Cannot Be Turned "LOCK" Position

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