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Automatic Transmission Shift Interlock Systems: Description: Introduction

Transmission is equipped with a electronically controlled shift lock and key lock system. See Fig 1. Shift lock system prevents shift lever from being moved from Park unless brake pedal is depressed. In case of a malfunction, shift lever can be released by depressing shift lock override button, located near shift lever. Key lock system prevents ignition key from being moved from ACC to LOCK position on ignition switch unless shift lever is in Park.

System consists of brakelight switch, key interlock solenoid, shift lock control switch (all models except ES300, Paseo and Tercel), shift lock Electronic Control Unit (ECU), shift lock solenoid and shift lock override button. See Fig 1.

NOTE: Previa, Sienna and T100 are equipped with cable operated shift lock system. See CABLE OPERATED SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM CHECK  and ADJUSTMENTS  .
Fig 1: Shift & Key Lock System Component Locations (Typical)
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