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.
On-Vehicle Inspection
- CHECK SHIFT LOCK OPERATION
- Move the shift lever to the P position.
- Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
- Check that the shift lever cannot be moved to any position other than P.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, depress the brake pedal and check that the shift lever can be moved to another position.
If operation can not be done as specified, inspect the shift lock control unit.
- CHECK SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON OPERATION
- Using a small screwdriver, remove the shift lock release cover.
- When operating the shift lever with the shift lock release button pressed, check that the lever can be moved to any position other than P.
If operation can not be done as specified, check the shift lever assy installation condition.
- CHECK KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to any position other than P.
- Check that the ignition key cannot be turned to the LOCK position.
- Move the shift lever to the P position, turn the ignition key to the LOCK position and check that the ignition key can be removed.
If operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the shift lock control unit.
- INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in VOLTAGE CONDITION CHART
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HINT:
Do not disconnect the shift lock control unit assembly connector.
VOLTAGE CONDITION CHARTTerminal MeasuringCondition Voltage (V) 6 (ACC) - 8 (E) Ignition switch ACC 10 to 14 6 (ACC) - 8 (E) Ignition switch OFF Below 1 7 (STP) - 8 (E) Depress brake pedal 10 to 14 7 (STP) - 8 (E) Release brake pedal Below 1 12 (KLS+) - 8 (E) - Ignition switch ACC and shift lever P position
- Ignition switch ACC and shift lever except P position
- Ignition switch ACC and shift lever except P position (After approx. 1 second)
Below 1
7.5 to 11
6 to 91 (IG) - 8 (E) Ignition switch ON 10 to 14 1 (IG) - 8 (E) Ignition switch OFF Below 1 - Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in RESISTANCE CONDITION CHART
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HINT:
Do not disconnect the shift lock control unit assembly connector.
If operation cannot be done as specified, replace the shift lever assy.
RESISTANCE CONDITION CHARTTerminal MeasuringCondition Specified Value 8 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in VOLTAGE CONDITION CHART
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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.