How does the interlock work on a car?

How does the interlock work on a car?

Second, it ensures that your brake lights are working (the brake light switch is part of the interlock system and if it fails, the transmission won’t shift, preventing you from driving without brake lights). If you can’t shift out of Park, check the fuses first and then the brake light switch.

Why do you need a brake shift interlock?

First and foremost, it ensures that you can’t accidentally knock the car from Park into gear. Second, it ensures that your brake lights are working (the brake light switch is part of the interlock system and if it fails, the transmission won’t shift, preventing you from driving without brake lights).

Is the brake light switch the starter interlock?

The brake light switch is the starter safety interlock. If you don’t have any dash lights or headlights or tail lights then you must have something else wrong. I would check the fuses and relays first. Update: Once I got cleaned up and had a chance to go out and closely look things over in my shop, I found and resolved the problem.

What to do if your shift interlock solenoid is not working?

All you have to do is jump your battery, which a mechanic can help you with. If the vehicle does not shift from park to drive after the battery has been jumped, then it is time to look at the shift interlock solenoid. The shift interlock solenoid is an important safety feature on your vehicle.

Second, it ensures that your brake lights are working (the brake light switch is part of the interlock system and if it fails, the transmission won’t shift, preventing you from driving without brake lights). If you can’t shift out of Park, check the fuses first and then the brake light switch.

First and foremost, it ensures that you can’t accidentally knock the car from Park into gear. Second, it ensures that your brake lights are working (the brake light switch is part of the interlock system and if it fails, the transmission won’t shift, preventing you from driving without brake lights).

The brake light switch is the starter safety interlock. If you don’t have any dash lights or headlights or tail lights then you must have something else wrong. I would check the fuses and relays first. Update: Once I got cleaned up and had a chance to go out and closely look things over in my shop, I found and resolved the problem.

What happens if the shift interlock solenoid goes bad?

If the shift interlock solenoid has gone bad, the vehicle will not shift out of park, even with your foot on the brake pedal. This is a big problem because you will not be able to drive your vehicle anywhere.