Brake Interlock System Inspection

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: Inspecting Brake Interlock System
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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: Identifying Release 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: Identifying Select Lever And Solenoid Rod
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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: Identifying Select Lever Range Position
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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: Identifying Select Lever LOCK Position
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