Steering Column Lock: Testing and Inspection

KEY LOCK SYSTEM CHECK





KEY LOCK SYSTEM





1. Check that the ignition key cannot be turned to "LOCK (OFF)". position, when the position of the shift lever is not in "P". position.





2. Check that the ignition key turns to the "LOCK (OFF)". position, when the shift lever is set to the "P" position.

SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM





1. Check that under the following conditions, the shift lever cannot be moved from the "P" position to any other position.
IGNITION KEY POSITION : "ON".
BRAKE PEDAL: NOT DEPRESSED
BUTTON : PRESSED





2. Check that under the following conditions, the shift lever can be moved from the "P" position to other position.
IGNITION KEY POSITION : "ON".
BRAKE PEDAL: DEPRESSED
BUTTON : PRESSED

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SOLENOID

INSPECTION





1. Remove the solenoid connector.
2. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals.

Standard resistance: 12 - 16 Ohms





3. Attach the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1. and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
4. Check that an operation noise can be heard from the solenoid.

KEY LOCK SOLENOID





1. Remove the solenoid connector.
2. Check the resistance between terminals by ohmmeter.

Standard resistance 12.5 - 16.5 Ohms





3. Attach the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2. and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1.
4. Check that an operating noise can be heard from the solenoid.