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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2009LANCER L4-2.4L (4B12)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINCONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESHIFT INTERLOCKTESTING AND INSPECTIONSHIFT LOCK MECHANISM CHECK
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L (4B12)
Shift Lock Mechanism Check
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L (4B12)SECTION Shift Lock Mechanism Check
SHIFT LOCK MECHANISM CHECK
SYSTEM CHECK
COMPONENT PARTS CHECK
SHIFT LOCK LINK
Check each part for damage and disengagement. Check that the lock lever smoothly moves in the direction of arrow B in the figure when the shift lock solenoid plunger is pressed in the direction of arrow A, and smoothly moves back to the original position when the plunger is released.
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
Check for the following operations.
1. Shift the selector lever to P position.
2. Using a jumper wire, connect the battery (+) to the selector lever assembly connector terminals No. 3 and No. 4, and the battery (-) to the terminal No. 6. Then, check the operation of shift lock solenoid.
SYSTEM CHECK
COMPONENT PARTS CHECK
SHIFT LOCK LINK
Check each part for damage and disengagement. Check that the lock lever smoothly moves in the direction of arrow B in the figure when the shift lock solenoid plunger is pressed in the direction of arrow A, and smoothly moves back to the original position when the plunger is released.
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
Check for the following operations.
1. Shift the selector lever to P position.
2. Using a jumper wire, connect the battery (+) to the selector lever assembly connector terminals No. 3 and No. 4, and the battery (-) to the terminal No. 6. Then, check the operation of shift lock solenoid.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.