Shift-Lock System Functional Check
- With ignition key removed, ensure gear selector cannot be moved from Park. Insert key in ignition switch.
- Turn ignition on. Ensure gear selector can only be moved with brake pedal pressed down. Move gear selector to Reverse.
- Ensure ignition key cannot be removed. Move gear selector to Park. Ensure it is now possible to remove ignition key.
- If shift-lock system does not operate as described, check gear selector, shift-lock solenoid and control cable.
- Place gear selector in Park. Using screwdriver, push down the emergency override button on shifter console and verify gear selector can be moved from Park position. See Fig 1
. If gear selector cannot be moved out of Park, adjust or replace shift-lock actuator. To adjust shift-lock actuator, refer to the appropriate TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T article in the AUTOMATIC TRANS SERVICING section. Refer to the following:
- For RX7, see TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T
- For 929, see TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T