TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Shift Interlock Solenoid: Testing and Inspection
A/T Shift Lock Solenoid Test
1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode. Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM.
If it does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting. See: Computers and Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General
Diagnostics/DLC Circuit Troubleshooting
3. Select Shift Lock Solenoid Test in the Miscellaneous Test Menu, and check that the shift lock solenoid operates with the HDS.
4. Check that the shift lever can be moved out of P when the Shift Lock Solenoid is ON. Move the shift lever back to P, and check that it locks with
the Shift Lock Solenoid is OFF.
5. Check that the shift lock releases when the shift lock release is pushed, and check that it locks when the shift lock release is released.
6. If the shift lock solenoid does not work properly, go to the shift lock system troubleshooting. See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and
General Diagnostics/Interlock System - Shift Lock System Circuit Troubleshooting
