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Shift Lock System: Inspection

  1. INSPECT SHIFT POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Remove the steering column upper cover and lower cover.
    2. Disconnect the shift position sensor connector.
    3. Check continuity between terminals shown in SHIFT POSITION SENSOR TERMINALS CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS  when the shift lever is moved to each position
      Fig 1: Identifying Shift Position Sensor Connector Terminals
      G03452882Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      SHIFT POSITION SENSOR TERMINALS CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS

      Shift Position Terminal No. to continuity Terminal No. to continuity
      P 1-2 3-8-9
      R 1-4 3-8-9
      N 1-5 3-8-9
      D 1-6 3-8-9
      B 1-7 3-8-9
    4. Connect the shift position sensor connector.
    5. Install the steering column upper cover and lower cover.
  2. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU 

    Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage at each terminal.

    NOTE: Do not disconnect the ECU connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Shift Lock Control ECU Connector Terminals
    G03452883Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR TERMINALS VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

    Terminal Measuring Condition Voltage (V)
    A, 1 - A, 5 (ACC - E) Ignition switch ACC 10 - 14
    A, 3 - A, 5 (IG - E) Ignition switch ON 10 - 14
    A, 6 - A, 5 (STP - E) Depressing brake pedal 10 - 14
    A, 4 - A, 5 (KLS+ - E) 5. Ignition switch ACC and P position 0
    6. Ignition switch ACC and except P position 7.5 - 11
    7. Ignition switch ACC and except P position (After approx. 1 second) 6 - 9.5
    B, 1 - B, 5 (SLS+ - SLS- ) 1. Ignition switch ON and P position 0
    2. Depress brake pedal 8 - 13.5
    3. Except P position 0
    B, 2 - B, 4 (P1 - P) 1. Ignition switch ON, P position and depress brake pedal 0
    2. Shift except P position under conditions above 9 - 13.5
    B, 6 - B, 4 (P2 - P) 1. Ignition switch ACC, P position 9 - 13.5
    2. Shift except P position under conditions above 0
  3. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID 
    1. Disconnect the solenoid connector.
    2. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals.
      Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Shift Lock Solenoid Connector Terminals
      G03452884Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard resistance: 29 - 35 Ω 

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

    3. Apply battery positive voltage between terminals. Check the operation.
      Fig 4: Inspecting Shift Lock Solenoid Operation
      G03452885Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If the solenoid does not operate, replace the solenoid noise can be heard from the solenoid.

  4. INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID 
    1. Disconnect the solenoid connector.
    2. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals 3 and 4.

      Standard resistance: 12.5 - 16.5 Ω 

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

      Fig 5: Identifying Key Interlock Solenoid Connector Terminals
      G03452886Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Apply battery positive voltage between the terminals 3 and 4. Check that an operation sound can be heard from the solenoid.
    4. Fig 6: Inspecting Key Interlock Solenoid Operation
      G03452887Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If the solenoid does not operate, replace the solenoid.

  5. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SWITCH 

Check that there is continuity between terminals.

Fig 7: Identifying Shift Lock Control Switch Connector Terminals
G03452888Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SWITCH TERMINALS CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS

Shift position Tester connection Standard
P position A, 5 - B, 2 (E - P1) Continuity
P position (Pull the shift lever toward you) A, 5 - B, 2 (E - P1) A, 5 - B, 6 (E - P2) Continuity
R, N, D, 2, L position A, 5 - B, 6 (E - P2) Continuity

If continuity is not identified, replace the switch.