Brake and key Interlock System Inspection

Check that selector 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: Identifying Selector Lever "P" Range Position
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Shift select lever to "P" range position, release knob button 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 Shift Select Lever LOCK & ACC Positions
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- With shift lock solenoid release button (1) pushed and ignition key turned to ACC position, selector lever can be shifted from "P" range position to any other range.
- Remove manual release button hole cover (1). With shift lock solenoid release button pushed by key or flat end rod and ignition key turned to LOCK position, selector lever can not be shifted from "P" range position to any other range.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Shift Lock Solenoid Release Button
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- When ignition switch is turned ON and brake pedal is depressed, selector lever can be shifted from "P" range position to any other range.
  
  Fig 4: Depressing Selector Lever
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With ignition 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 Selector Lever LOCK Position
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