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METHOD OF PREVENTING UNAUTHORIZED MOVEMENT OF A TRANSMISSION SHIFT MECHANISM

  • US 20110247445A1
  • Filed: 06/24/2011
  • Published: 10/13/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of preventing unauthorized movement of a transmission shift mechanism of a vehicle utilizing a locking device, an ignition system, and a controller, said method comprising the steps of:

  • detecting a predefined event;

    moving the locking device into an engaged position with the shift mechanism upon the occurrence of the predefined event to retain the shift mechanism in at least one of a park, reverse, neutral, and drive position; and

    maintaining the ignition system in a substantially off position during the detecting of the event and the moving of the locking device into the engaged position.

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