Locking system (models KQ and KU) (Honda HR-V 1)

Testing the Key Lock Solenoid

This area contains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures before performing repairs or maintenance.

1. Remove the lower instrument panel cover.

2. Disconnect the key lock switch connector from the steering column lock assembly.

3. Move the selector lever to position P.

4. Check for conductivity between the connector contacts when the key is inserted and for no conductivity when the key is removed.



5. Make sure that the key cannot be removed when power is supplied to pin #2 and ground is supplied to pin #1.

• If the key cannot be removed, the key lock solenoid is OK.
• If the key can be removed, replace the steering column lock assembly (the key lock solenoid is not supplied separately).

Testing the Parking Switch

1. Remove the front console.

2. Disconnect the parking switch connector.

3. Move the selector lever to position P, then check for continuity between the connector contacts. There should be continuity.





4. Move the selector lever from position P, then check for continuity. There should be no continuity.

5. If the parking switch is faulty, replace the lock plate.

Note:

• The parking switch is not supplied separately from the locking plate; they form one whole.
• If the parking switch needs to be replaced, see the selector lever disassembly below for more details.

Testing the Shift Lock Solenoid

1. Remove the front console.

2. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector.

3. Connect terminal #1 to the positive battery terminal and terminal #2 to the negative battery terminal.

4. Check that the selector lever can be moved from the P position. Disconnect the battery terminals from the shift lock solenoid connector, move the selector lever back to the P position and check that it locks in place.

Note: Do not apply power to pin #2 (reverse polarity) or you will damage the diode inside the solenoid.

5. Check that the gear shift is unlocked when the release lever is pressed and locked when the release lever is released.

6. If the solenoid does not work, replace it.

Replacing the Shift Lock Solenoid

1. Remove the front console.

2. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector.

3. Remove the two screws on the side of the automatic transmission selector switch, then remove the shift lock solenoid.

4. Insert the plunger and plunger spring into the new shift lock solenoid.

5. Apply silicone grease to the tip of the shift lock stop on the lock plate and the plunger.

6. Install the shift lock solenoid by aligning the shift lock solenoid plunger joint with the tip of the shift lock limiter.

7. Secure the shift lock solenoid with two screws, then connect the connector.