LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Acura >> 2011 >> ZDX >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Transmission >> Automatic Trans >> Automatic Transmission >> A/T Interlock System >> Shift Lock Solenoid Replacement
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Shift Lock Solenoid Replacement

NOTE: Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or gloves.
  1. Remove the shift lever knob (see SHIFT LEVER KNOB REPLACEMENT  ).
  2. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL  ).
  4. Release the lock tabs retaining the shift lock solenoid using thin-bladed screwdrivers.
    Fig 1: Releasing Lock Tabs Retaining Shift Lock Solenoid Using Thin-Bladed Screwdrivers
    G08074829Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Insert a 6.0 mm (0.236 in) pin (A), and push the shift lock solenoid (B) out.
    Fig 2: Inserting 6.0 mm (0.236 in) Pin, And Push Shift Lock Solenoid Out
    G08074830Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (C), and replace the shift lock solenoid.
  7. Apply silicone grease to the tip (D) of the shift lock stop and the solenoid plunger hole (E).
  8. Connect the shift lock solenoid connector.
  9. Install the shift lock solenoid by aligning the joint of the shift lock solenoid plunger with the tip of the shift lock stop, then push the shift lock solenoid into the shift lever securely.
  10. Install the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION  ).
  11. Install the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  12. Install the shift lever knob (see SHIFT LEVER KNOB REPLACEMENT  ).