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Shift Lock Solenoid

  1. Remove the center console panel. See CENTER CONSOLE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid harness connector. See Figure.
  3. CAUTION: Do not connect the shift lock solenoid No. 2 terminal (reverse polarity) to the battery positive terminal or you will damage the diode inside the solenoid.
    NOTE: Make sure there is clearance between the stop pin and base bracket when the solenoid is on or off.
  4. Momentarily connect the No. 1 (Yellow wire) terminal of the shift lock solenoid connector to the battery positive terminal, and connect the No. 2 (Green or Yellow/Black wire) terminal to the battery negative terminal.
  5. Check that the shift lock releases when the release button is pushed, and check that it locks when the release button is released.
  6. If the solenoid does not work, replace the shift lock solenoid. See SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.