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Key Interlock System Inspection





KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEM INSPECTION

Key Interlock System Inspection

1. Switch the ignition to ON.

2. Perform the following procedures to inspect the key interlock system.

- If there is any malfunction, inspect the key interlock solenoid and NOT P position switch. (See Key Interlock Solenoid Inspection.)(See NOT P Position Switch Inspection.)

a. Verify that the ignition cannot be switched to off when the selector lever is not in the P position.

b. Verify that the ignition can be switched to off when the selector lever is in the P position.

Key Interlock Solenoid Inspection

1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement

b. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement

c. Remove the column cover. Service and Repair

d. Disconnect the key interlock solenoid connector.






2. Measure the resistance between the key interlock solenoid terminals A and B.






- If there is any malfunction, replace the steering lock. Steering Wheel And Column Removal/Installation - Without Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System

Key interlock solenoid specification
- Approx.36 ohms

NOT P Position Switch Inspection

1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement

b. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement

c. Remove the console. Console Removal/Installation

d. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.






2. Inspect the continuity between the selector lever component terminals G and K.






- If there is any malfunction, replace the selector lever component. Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation

NOT P position switch specification