System Description

At vehicle speeds of 12 mph (20 km/h) or more, the ECM, which monitors the signals from the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor, activates the reverse lockout solenoid, which pushes the select lock cam and the select lock pin into the locked position. As a result, the interlock cannot rotate to the reverse select position, making it impossible to engage reverse gear. As the vehicle speed drops to of 9 mph (15 km/h) or less, the ECM turns off the reverse lockout solenoid. The select lock pin spring pulls back the select lock pin, enabling the interlock to move freely so reverse gear can be selected.

Fig 1: Identifying Reverse Lockout System Components

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