1994 Lexus SC 400FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Shift Lock Solenoid

  1. Disconnect electrical connector from shift lock solenoid. Using ohmmeter, measure resistance between electrical terminals of shift lock solenoid.
  2. Replace shift lock solenoid if resistance is not within specification. See SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONSΒ  table.
  3. Apply battery voltage between electrical terminals of shift lock solenoid. Replace shift lock solenoid if operating sound cannot be heard.
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ohms
Camry, Celica, ES300, GS300 & MR2 21-27
Corolla, Paseo & Tercel 30-35
Land Cruiser, LS400, Pickup, SC300, SC400, Supra & 4Runner 20-28
Pickup & 4Runner 29-36
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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