Description & Operation: Introduction

Shift interlock system prevents gearshift lever from being moved from Park unless brake pedal is depressed and accelerator pedal is in idle position. Voltage is provided to shift lock solenoid when ignition is on. In case of a malfunction, gearshift lever can be released by placing ignition key in key release slot near gearshift lever and pushing down. See Fig 1.

Shift interlock system consists of brake pedal position switch, key interlock solenoid and switch, park pin switch, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and shift lock solenoid. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Depressing Shift Lock Release Button

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Fig 2: Locating Shift Interlock System Components

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