Brake Shift Interlock System

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Brake Shift Interlock System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The shift interlock system consists of:

  • a brake shift lock actuator (BSIA).
    • A transmission BSIA, which clips to the actuator retainer, securing the shift lock actuator to the steering column.
    • A BSIA cable, which routes to the floor console mounted selector lever assembly lock mechanism.
  • electrical circuits to supply power to lock and unlock the BSIA.

The BSIA locks the selector lever in PARK:

  • when the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the LOCK position.
  • with the ignition switch lock cylinder in the RUN position and the brake pedal released.

The BSIA releases the selector lever:

  • with the ignition switch lock cylinder in the RUN position and the brake pedal actuated.
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