Diagnostic Procedure

SYMPTOM 1: 

• Selector lever cannot be moved from "P" position with key in ON position and brake pedal applied  .
• Selector lever can be moved from "P" position with key in ON position and brake pedal released  .
• Selector lever can be moved from "P" position when key is removed from key cylinder  .

SYMPTOM 2: 

• Ignition key cannot be removed when selector lever is set to "P" position  .
• Ignition key can be removed when selector lever is set to any position except "P"  .

1. CHECK KEY INTERLOCK CABLE 

   Check the key interlock cable for damage.

   OK or NG 

   1. OK: GO TO 2.
   2. NG: Repair key interlock cable. Refer to "KEY INTERLOCK CABLE ".
2. SELECTOR LEVER POSITION 

   Check the selector lever position for damage.

   OK or NG 

   1. OK: GO TO 3.
   2. NG: Check selector lever. Refer to "CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT ".
3. SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID AND PARK POSITION SWITCH 
   1. Connect A/T device harness connector.
   2. Turn ignition switch "ON".
   3. Selector lever is set in "P" position.
   4. Check operation sound.
      Fig 1: Shift Lock Solenoid And Park Position Switch Inspection Chart

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   OK or NG 

   1. OK: INSPECTION END 
   2. NG: GO TO 4.
4. POWER SOURCE 
   1. Turn ignition switch "ON". (Do not start engine.)
   2. Check the voltage between A/T device harness connector M34 terminal 5 (R) and ground.
      Fig 2: Ignition Switch Condition/Voltage Chart

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   OK or NG 

   1. OK: GO TO  7.
   2. NG: GO TO 5.
   Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between A/T Device Harness Connector M34 Terminal 5 (R) And Ground

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5. STOP LAMP SWITCH 
   1. Turn ignition switch "OFF".
   2. Disconnect stop lamp switch harness connector.
   3. Check continuity between stop lamp switch harness connector E38 terminals 3 and 4.
      Fig 4: Stop Lamp Switch Continuity Chart

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   Check stop lamp switch after adjusting brake pedal -- refer to  ADJUSTMENTS  "  .

   OK or NG 

   1. OK: GO TO 6.
   2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
   Fig 5: Checking Stop Lamp Switch Continuity

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6. MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

   Check the following items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.

   • 10A fuse [No. 1, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
   • Harness for short or open between ignition switch and stop lamp switch harness connector E38 terminal 3 (R/W)
   • Harness for short or open between stop lamp switch harness connector E38 terminal 4 (L) and diode-4 harness connector E149 terminal 2 (L).
   • Harness for short or open between diode-4 harness connector E149 terminal 1 (R) and A/T device harness connector M34 terminal 5 (R).
   • Diode-4
   • Ignition switch (Refer to "POWER DISTRIBUTION ".)

   OK or NG 

   1. OK: GO TO 7.
   2. NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.
7. GROUND CIRCUIT 

1. Turn ignition switch "OFF".
2. Disconnect A/T device harness connector.
3. Check continuity between A/T device harness connector M34 terminal 6 (B) and ground.

   Continuity should exist  .

4. Connect A/T device harness connector.

OK or NG 

1. OK: Replace shift lock solenoid or park position switch.
2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between A/T Device Harness Connector M34 Terminal 6 (B) And Ground

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