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Schematic Reference: Shift Lock Control Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Shift Lock Control Connector End Views or Body Control System Connector End Views

DEFINITION: Transmission does not shift out of PARK with the brake pedal pressed and the ignition switch in ON.

1

Did you perform the Auto Trans Shift Lock Control System Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
  3. Attempt to move the shift lever out of the PARK position.

Does the shift lever move out of the PARK position?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the auto trans shift lock control solenoid.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the auto trans shift lock solenoid supply voltage circuit and a good ground.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. Depress the brake pedal.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect for poor connections at the 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?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

6

  1. Inspect the auto trans shift lock control solenoid for proper adjustment.
  2. 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?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

7

Replace the auto trans shift lock control switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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8

Replace the auto trans shift lock control solenoid. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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?

System OK

Go to Step 2