Ignition Lock Solenoid: Service and Repair
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID TEST AND REPLACEMENT1. Shift Lock Solenoid Test/Replacement. Remove the console, then disconnect the 2-P connector of the shift lock solenoid from the main wire harness.
NOTE: Do not connect power to the B (-) terminal (reverse polarity) or you will damage the diode in side the solenoid.
2. Connect battery power to the A terminal, ground the B terminal momentarily, and check solenoid operation.
- If the solenoid does not operate, replace it as described in steps 3, 4, and 5.
- If the solenoid does operate, check and, if necessary, adjust its two positions as shown in step 5.
3. Remove the shift lock collar and the solenoid pin.
4. Remove the self-locking nuts and shift lock solenoid, then install the new solenoid in the reverse order of removal.
5. Check and, if necessary, adjust the solenoid's position.
- When the shift lock solenoid is ON, check that there is a clearance of 2.5 ± 0.5 mm (0.098 ± 0.020 in) between the top rear corner of the shift lock lever and the lock pin groove, then tighten the self.locking nuts.
NOTE: Use new self-locking nuts.
- When the shift lock solenoid is OFF, make sure that the lock pin is blocked by the shift lock lever.