Shift-Lock Solenoid Inspection

NOTE:

The shift-lock solenoid is built into the selector lever component.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION ).
Remove the following parts:
1. Selector lever knob (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Shift panel component (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Reconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION ).

Verify that the voltages of each of the selector lever component terminals are as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Component Connector Terminals

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Shift-lock solenoid specification

Terminal	Connected to	Test condition	Voltage (V)
A	IG1 relay	Ignition switched ON (engine on)	B+
A	IG1 relay	Except above	Below 1.0
F	Start stop unit	Under any condition	Below 1.0

If the voltage is not as indicated in the table, repair or replace the related wiring harness.
If the voltage can be verified as indicated in the table, replace the selector lever component. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).