Shift-Lock Solenoid Inspection: Notes

NOTE:

NOTE: There are two types of automatic transaxle shift mechanisms.

Type A: Gate-shaped key type. There is no lock release button on the selector lever knob.
Type B: Gate-shaped straight type. There is a lock release button on the selector lever knob.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Perform the following procedure to remove the selector lever knob (type B).
NOTE:
- If the servicing is difficult, release the shift lock manually and shift the selector lever to the N position.
1. Insert the tool (width: 6 mm or less, thickness; 1 mm or less) as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 1: Cut Section View Of Selector Lever Knob
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2. Move the fool in the direction of arrow (1) in the figure and detach the hook. Move the lock release button cover in the direction of arrow (2) in the figure and remove it.
  
  Fig 2: Moving Lock Release Button Cover
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3. Remove the spring.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Spring
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4. Remove the selector lever knob.
Remove the front console. (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Reconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Verify that the voltages of each of the selector lever component terminals are as indicated in the table.
Type A

Fig 4: Removing Selector Lever Knob
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Fig 5: Identifying Selector Lever Component Terminals (Type A)
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Type B

Fig 6: Identifying Selector Lever Component Terminals (Type B)
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