KEYLOCK & Shift Lock

NOTE: Numbers and letters in parenthesis refer to numbers and letters in illustrations. See Figure or Figure .

In certain marketed, these functions are complemented by yet another safety feature in form of a keylock operated mechanically by a cable connected to ignition switch. The function is controlled by position of locking plunger (4) in ignition switch and by position of gear selector lever. This means that the lever must be in position P before key can be withdrawn from switch, also that key must be turned to position 1 or 2 before lever can be moved from that position. The key lock function is used only in combination with shift lock and was introduced in conjunction with modified gear selector lever installed in models from 1993 on.

The shift lock mechanism can be released to move gear selector from P position if battery is disconnected or in event of a fault in shift lock system. The mechanical release consists of a pushbutton (5) marked SHIFT-LOCK OVERRIDE on gear lever. When button is depressed, solenoid locking pin (3) is released, enabling lever to be moved from position P. See Figure (C). (in earlier models, mechanical release was located under gear lever brush beside text SHIFT-LOCK RELEASE.)

NOTE: On cars with key lock feature, ignition key must be first turned to position 1 or 2.

As long as fault persists, mechanical release and key must be used each time lever is to be moved from position P. The electrical circuit between brake light switch and solenoid incorporates a microswitch (6), which closes circuit only in position P to prevent operation of solenoid when driver operates brake pedal while driving.