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AT Shift Lock Solenoid and "P" Range Switch: Inspection

CONTROL SYSTEM CHART

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID. 
Measure the resistance of shift lock solenoid connector terminals.
Terminals 
No. 4 - No. 5: 		 Is the resistance 20 - 40 Ω? Go to step 2  . Replace the shift lock solenoid and "P" range switch assembly.
2 CHECK SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID. 
Connect the battery to shift lock solenoid connector terminal, and then operate the solenoid.
Terminals 
No.4 (+) - No.5 (-): 		 Does the shift lock solenoid operate normally? Go to step 3  . Replace the shift lock solenoid and "P" range switch assembly.
3 CHECK "P" RANGE SWITCH. 
  1. Move the select lever to "P" range.
  2. Measure the resistance between "P" range switch connector terminals.
 Is the resistance less than 1 Ω? Go to step 4  . Replace the "P" range switch.
4 CHECK "P" RANGE SWITCH. 
  1. Set the select lever to other than "P" range.
  2. Measure the resistance between "P" range switch connector terminals.
 Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more? Normal operation Replace the "P" range switch.
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