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Shift Lock System: Inspection

  1. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY 

    Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage at each terminal.

    HINT:

    Do not disconnect the shift lock control unit assembly connector.

    Fig 1: Inspecting Shift Lock Control Unit Assembly
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    Fig 2: Voltage Measuring Condition Table
    G01331275Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID 
    1. Disconnect the solenoid connector.
    2. Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between terminals.
      1. Standard resistance: 12.5 - 16.5 Ω 

      If resistance value is not as specified, replace the solenoid.

      Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Key Interlock Solenoid Terminals
      G01331276Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Apply battery positive voltage between terminals. Check that an operation noise can be heard from the solenoid
      Fig 4: Checking That An Operation Noise
      G01331277Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the solenoid does not operated, replace the solenoid.