Shift Interlock Solenoid: Adjustments

Fig. 6 Interlock Solenoid Adjustment:

Fig. 7 Interlock Solenoid Lock Plate Clearance:

1. Shift selector lever to Park.
2. Adjust solenoid position so that solenoid operates as follows:
a. When ignition switch is turned Off (solenoid is not operated) and On (solenoid is operated), lock plate should be positioned as shown in Fig. 6.
b. There should be no clearance between lock plate and guide plate as shown in Fig. 7.
3. After adjusting solenoid position, tighten solenoid screws.
4. After tightening solenoid screws, check the following:
a. When ignition switch is turned Off, selector lever is locked in Park range and cannot be shifted into any other range.
b. When ignition switch is turned On, selector lever can be shifted into any other range.
c. If manual release knob is pulled with ignition switch Off, selector lever can be shifted into any other range.