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For 1990-2009 cars only

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DEFINITION: Transmission shift lever does not lock in the PARK position with the ignition ON the brake pedal not depressed.

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Did you perform the Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control

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  1. Disconnect the stoplamp switch.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Depressed the brake pedal.
  4. Attempt to move the shift lever out of the PARK position.

Does the shift lever move out of the PARK position?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 5

3

Connect a test lamp between the auto trans shift lock solenoid supply voltage circuit at the auto trans shift lock control solenoid and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4

Repair the short to power in the auto trans shift lock solenoid supply voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 9

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5

  1. Inspect for proper stoplamp/auto trans shift lock control switch adjustment. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment in Hydraulic Brakes.
  2. Inspect for poor connections at the stoplamp/auto trans shift lock control switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

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Replace the stoplamp/auto trans shift lock control switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 9

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7

Inspect for poor connections at the auto trans shift lock control solenoid. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

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Replace the auto trans shift lock control solenoid. Refer to Shift Lock Control Solenoid Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2