Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
System Operation Check
Once familiar with system being diagnosed, check for correct operation of BTSI & PARK LOCK SYSTEM. If adjustments are necessary, see ADJUSTMENTS .
- Place gearshift lever in Park. Turn lock cylinder to OFF-LOCK position. Remove key. If lock cylinder cannot be turned to OFF-LOCK position or key cannot be removed, perform appropriate adjustment procedure.
- With lock cylinder in OFF-LOCK position, try to move gearshift lever out of Park. If gearshift lever can be moved out of Park, perform appropriate adjustment procedure.
- Turn lock cylinder to RUN position. Try to move gearshift lever out of Park. If gearshift lever can be moved out of Park, perform appropriate adjustment procedure. Depress brake pedal and move gearshift lever out of Park. If gearshift lever cannot be moved out of Park, perform appropriate adjustment procedure.
- Try to turn lock cylinder to OFF-LOCK position. Ignition switch should stop turning before reaching the OFF-LOCK position, and key should not be able to be removed. If system does not operate as specified, perform appropriate adjustment procedure.
- With key in same position as in previous step (just before OFF-LOCK position), place gearshift lever in Park. Turn lock cylinder toward RUN position, and then to OFF-LOCK position. Remove key.
If shift interlock system operates as specified, system is functioning properly at this time. If system does not operate as specified, inspect mechanical functions of the following components:
- Ignition Switch
- Gearshift Lever Assembly
- External Shift Cable/Linkage
- Internal Transaxle/Transmission Shift Linkage
If switch or cable adjustment problems are found, adjust as necessary. See ADJUSTMENTS . If mechanical functions are okay, perform appropriate test in the following SYMPTOM TESTS:
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.