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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

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1

Verify that the ignition can be turned OFF while the vehicle is in DRIVE.

Does the ignition lock operate normally?

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Go to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 2

2

  1. Ensure that the transmission linkage is properly adjusted.
  2. Inspect the CLSTR fuse 23 in the IP fuse block

Is the fuse good?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Locate and repair the short to ground in CKT 1020 (PNK) and/or CKT 1996 (YEL). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. Reinstall the fuse.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 15

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4

Connect a test lamp between ground and terminal F at the automatic transmission controller. Refer to Troubleshooting with a Test Lamp in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Locate and repair the open in CKT 1020 (PNK). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 15

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6

  1. Connect a test lamp between ground and terminal C of the automatic transmission controller. Refer to Troubleshooting with a Test Lamp in Wiring Systems.
  2. Place the gear shift selector in PARK.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Replace the park switch on the automatic transmission controller. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Assemble - Off Vehicle .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 15

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8

  1. Connect a test lamp between ground and terminal C at the automatic transmission controller. Refer to Troubleshooting with a Test Lamp in Wiring Systems.
  2. Place the gear shift selector in any gear except PARK.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9

Replace the park switch on the automatic transmission controller. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Assemble - Off Vehicle .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 15

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10

  1. Connect a test lamp between ground and terminal B at the park lock solenoid connector in the steering column. Refer to Troubleshooting with a Test Lamp in Wiring Systems.
  2. Place the gear shift selector in any gear except PARK.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

11

Locate and repair the open in CKT 1996 (YEL). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 15

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12

Using a digital multimeter (DMM), test for continuity from the park lock solenoid terminal A and ground. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is there continuity?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 14

13

Replace the park lock solenoid. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Assemble - Off Vehicle .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 15

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14

Locate and repair the open in CKT 1850 (BLK) from the park lock solenoid and G205. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 15

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15

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2