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Schematic Reference: Column/Ignition Lock Schematics

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Did you review the park lock operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation

2

Verify the fault is present.

Does the system operate normally?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Does the automatic transaxle shift lever operate normally?

Go to Step 4

Go to Symptoms - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control in Shift Lock Control

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the park lock solenoid.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage and ground circuits of the park lock solenoid.
  5. Cycle the gear shift from Park to Drive.

Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each cycle?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 5

5

Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each cycle?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6

Connect a test lamp between the ground circuit of the park lock solenoid and B+ voltage.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 9

7

Test the control circuit of the park lock solenoid for an open.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 10

8

Test the control circuit of the park lock solenoid for a short to voltage.

Did you find correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 10

9

Repair the open in the ground circuit of the park lock solenoid.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 14

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10

Inspect for poor connections at the automatic transmission shift lock actuator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 12

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Inspect for poor connections at the park lock solenoid. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

12

Replace the automatic transmission shift lock actuator. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 14

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13

Replace the park lock solenoid. Refer to Electric Park Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Electric Park Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 14

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14

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3