Column Shift

SYMPTOM 1: 

• Selector lever cannot be moved from "P" position with key in ON position and brake pedal applied. 
• Selector lever can be moved from "P" position with key in ON position and brake pedal released. 
• Selector lever can be moved from "P" position when key is removed from key cylinder. 

SYMPTOM 2: 

• Ignition key cannot be removed when selector lever is set to "P" position. 
• Ignition key can be removed when selector lever is set to any position except "P"  .

1. CHECK SELECTOR LEVER POSITION 

   Check the selector lever position for damage.

   OK or NG 

   OK: GO TO 2.

   NG: Check selector lever. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT OF A/T POSITION ".

2. CHECK SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID AND PARK POSITION SWITCH 
   1. Connect A/T device harness connector.
   2. Turn ignition switch "ON".
   3. Selector lever is set in "P" position.
   4. Check operation sound.
      BRAKE PEDAL CONDITION OPERATION CHART
      
      

      Condition	Brake pedal	Operation sound
      When ignition switch is turned to "ON" position and selector lever is set in "P" position.	Depressed	Yes
      	Released	No

   OK or NG 

   OK: INSPECTION END 

   NG: GO TO 3.

3. CHECK POWER SOURCE 
   1. Turn ignition switch "ON". (Do not start engine.)
   2. Selector lever is set in "P" position.
   3. Check the voltage between A/T device connector M68 terminal 3 and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between A/T Device Connector M68 Terminal 3 And Ground

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      BRAKE PEDAL CONDITION OPERATION CHART
      
      

      Condition	Brake pedal	Data (Approx.)
      When ignition switch is turned to "ON" position.	Depressed	Battery voltage
      	Released	0V

   OK or NG 

   OK: GO TO  6.

   NG: GO TO 4.

4. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH 
   1. Turn ignition switch "OFF".
   2. Disconnect stop lamp switch connector.
   3. Check continuity between stop lamp switch terminals 3 and 4.
      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Stop Lamp Switch Terminals 3 & 4

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      CONDITION CONTINUITY
      
      

      Condition	Continuity
      When brake pedal is depressed	Yes
      When brake pedal is released	No

      Check stop lamp switch after adjusting brake pedal - refer to " BRAKE PEDAL  ". 

   OK or NG 

   OK: GO TO 5.

   NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM 

   Check the following items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.

   • Harness for short or open between fuse block (J/B) and stop lamp switch terminal 4.
   • Harness for short or open between stop lamp switch terminal 3 and A/T device terminal 3.
   • 10A fuse [No.12, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
   • Ignition switch. Refer to "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT ".

   OK or NG 

   OK: GO TO 6.

   NG: Repair or replace damaged parts.

6. CHECK A/T DEVICE CIRCUIT 
   1. Turn ignition switch "OFF".
   2. Disconnect A/T device connector.
   3. Check continuity between A/T device terminal 1 and terminal 3.
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between A/T Device Terminal 1 And Terminal 3

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      CONDITION CONTINUITY
      
      

      Condition	Continuity
      Selector lever in "P" position	No
      Selector lever in other position	Yes

   4. Connect A/T device connector.

   OK or NG 

   OK: GO TO 7.

   NG: Replace shift lock solenoid or park position switch.

7. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 
   1. Turn ignition switch "OFF".
   2. Disconnect A/T device connector.
   3. Check continuity between A/T device connector M68 terminal 1 (B) and ground.

      : Continuity should exist. 

   Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between A/T Device Connector M68 Terminal 1 And Ground
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   OK or NG 

   OK: Replace shift lock solenoid or park position switch.

   NG: Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.