Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 600

Automatic Tra nsmission
System Description (cont'dl
Shift Lock/Reverse Lock Mechanism
The shift lock system reduces the risk of the unintentional engine starting. Starting the engine is possible only in the E
and E positions. The shift Iock mechanism consists of the shift lock solenoid, shift lock stop, shift tock rerease, anq
related parts. The reverse lock mechanism shares the shift lock mechanism .The shift lock solenoid is electronically
controlled by the shift lock/reverse lock control system signals. lf the shift lock solenoid does not operate, the shift
locl(reverse lock mechanism can be released by pressing the shift lock release.
In the E position while pressing the brake pedal, the shift lock solenoid is turned ON, and the shift lock solenoid
plunger is retracted, releasing the shift lock stop. This allows the shift lever to be moved.
El PosrroN
LOCK STOP
LOCK SOLENOIO
When the brake pedal is released, the shift lock solenoid stays OFF. and the shift lock stop locks the shift lever in the E
Dosition.
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