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Shift Lever Cannot Be Moved From P While Pressing On The Brake Pedal




Shift lever cannot be moved from P while pressing on the brake pedal

Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit

Accelerator pedal position sensor defective

Brake pedal position switch circuit

Brake pedal position switch defective

Shift lock solenoid defective

Shift lock solenoid control circuit

Shift lock mechanism defective

Throttle body defective

Transmission range switch ATP P switch stuck OFF

Transmission range switch ATP P switch line opened

Relative throttle position sensor value too high

PCM defective

Notes

Troubleshoot the shift lock system circuit. Shift Lock System Circuit Troubleshooting

Notes

Test the shift lock solenoid Shift Lock Solenoid Test.

Notes

Inspect the transmission range switch Testing and Inspection.

Notes

Inspect the APP sensor signal Testing and Inspection.

Notes

Reset the PCM.