Journey FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Ignition Switch: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
FOBIK TRAPPED IN WIN
The Fob with Integrated Key (FOBIK) cannot be rotated to the LOCK position, allowing it to be removed from the ignition switch also referred to as the
Wireless Ignition Node/WIN. The automatic transmission or transaxle is shifted mechanically through a cable from the gearshift lever mechanism to the
transmission or transaxle valve body. A gated park switch is physically located on and integral to the gearshift lever mechanism and is hard wired
directly to the WIN. The gated park switch is a simple plunger-like actuated open or closed contact switch that could be considered redundant to the
Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) except that it monitors the position selected with the gearshift lever, while the TRS monitors the position or gear of
the transmission or transaxle that is actually engaged. A damaged or improperly adjusted gearshift cable could result in a different gear being engaged
than that which is selected. The WIN uses the gated park switch input to control an internal key lock solenoid, which controls whether the FOBIK can be
rotated to the LOCK position. When the gearshift lever is not in the PARK position, the gated park switch is a closed circuit, the key lock solenoid is
energized and the FOBIK cannot be rotated to the LOCK position for removal.
