Passat Sedan V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) SFI (1997)
Ignition Lock Cable: Testing and Inspection
Shift Selector Lever Into "P" Position and Switch Ignition On:
Brake pedal not depressed:
Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of "P" position. Shift Lock Solenoid blocks selector lever.
Brake pedal depressed:
Shift Lock Solenoid releases selector lever. It is possible to shift into a driving gear.
Selector Lever In "N" Position and Ignition Switched On:
Brake pedal not depressed:
Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of "N" position. Shift Lock Solenoid blocks selector lever.
Brake pedal depressed:
Shift Lock Solenoid releases selector lever. It is possible to shift into a driving gear.
Note: The starter must remain inoperable when the selector lever is in positions "1", "2", "3", "D" and "R":
When travailing at speeds above 5 km/h (3 mph) and shifting into selector lever position "N", Shift Lock Solenoid must not engage and block
selector lever. Selector lever can be shifted into a driving gear.
When travailing at speeds below 5 km/h (almost stopped) and shifting into selector lever position "N", Shift Lock Solenoid must not engage
until after approx. 1 sec. Selector lever cannot be shifted out of "N" position until brake pedal is depressed.