2008 Lexus LS 460FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Shift Lock System: Inspection

  1. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value in the table below.

      HINT:

      Disconnect the solenoid connector.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3 (SLS-) - 4 (SLS+) Always 104 to 126 Ω

      If the result is not as specified, replace the transmission floor shift assembly.

      Fig 1: Identifying Shift Lock Solenoid Connector Terminals
      G04948524Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the values in the table below.

      HINT:

      Disconnect the solenoid connector.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 (P+) - 2 (P-) Push parking position switch 10 kΩ or higher
      1 (P+) - 2 (P-) Release parking position switch Below 1 Ω

      If the result is not as specified, replace the transmission floor shift assembly.

      Fig 2: Identifying Shift Lock Solenoid Connector Terminals
      G04948525Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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