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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011FJ CRUISER 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESHIFT INTERLOCKTESTING AND INSPECTION
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)
Shift Interlock: Testing and Inspection
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)SECTION Testing and Inspection
A750E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK SHIFT LOCK OPERATION
(a) Shift the shift lever to the P position.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
(c) Check that the shift lever cannot be shifted to any positions other than P.
(d) Turn the ignition switch to ON, depress the brake pedal, and check that the shift lever can be shifted to other positions.
2. CHECK SHIFT LOCK RELEASE LINK OPERATION
(a) Using a small screwdriver, remove the shift lever cap.
(b) When operating the shift lever with the shift lock release link pressed, check that the lever can be shifted to any positions other than P.
3. CHECK KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION
(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(b) Depress the brake pedal and shift the shift lever to any positions other than P.
(c) Check that the ignition key cannot be turned to LOCK.
(d) Shift the shift lever to the P position, turn the ignition key to LOCK, and check that the ignition key can be removed.
4. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage of the connector.
HINT
Do not disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector.
(b) Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance at terminal E (8) and body ground.
HINT
Do not disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector.
5. INSPECT KEY INTER LOCK SOLENOID
(a) Disconnect the solenoid connector.
(b) Connect KLS+ (1) terminal to the battery positive (+) terminal, and KLS- (2) terminal to the battery negative (-) terminal, and apply about 12 V between KLS+ and KLS- terminals.
Check that operation noise can be heard from the solenoid.
If the solenoid does not operate, replace the solenoid.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.