On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK SHIFT LOCK OPERATION
1. Move shift lever to the P position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
3. Check that the shift lever cannot be moved to any position other than P.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, depress the brake pedal and check that the shift lever can be moved to another position.
  If the operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the shift lock control unit.
CHECK SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON OPERATION
1. Using a small screwdriver, remove the shift lock release cover.
2. When operating the shift lever with the shift lock release button pressed, check that the lever can be moved to any position other than P.
  If the operation cannot be done as specified, check the shift lever assy installation condition.
CHECK KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Depress the brake pedal and adjust the shift lever to any position other than P.
3. Check that the ignition key cannot be turned to the LOCK position.
4. Move the shift lever to the P position, turn the ignition key to the LOCK position and check that the ignition key can be removed.
  If the operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the shift lock control unit.
INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY
1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the figure Fig 1 below.
  HINT:
  
  Do not disconnect the shift lock control unit assembly connector.
  
  Fig 1: Voltage Specifications
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  Fig 2: Inspecting Shift Lock Control Unit
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2. Measure the resistance according to the value in the figure Fig 3 below.
  HINT:
  
  Do not disconnect the shift lock control unit assembly connector.
  
  If the operation cannot be done as specified, replace the shift lever assy.
  
  Fig 3: Resistance Specifications
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  Fig 4: Inspecting Shift Lock Control Unit Resistance
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002