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Shifter Binds, Ignition Key Sticks, Shift to Park Message Displayed on Driver Information Center (DIC), Dead Battery (Adjust Shift Linkage)

Subject:Shifter Binds, Ignition Key Sticks,"Shift to Park" Message Displayed On Driver Information Center (DIC), Dead Battery (Adjust Shift Linkage)

Models:2007-2008 Cadillac SRX
2007-2008 Cadillac STS
2007-2008 Cadillac STS-V
2006-2008 Cadillac CTS
with 5L40, 5L50, 6L50, 6L80 Automatic Transmission (RPOs MX0, MX5, MX7, M82, MYB, MYC)


This bulletin is being revised to update the labor operation. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 07-07-30-032A (Section 07 -- Transmission/Transaxle).

Condition

Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions:

    • The shifter binds when putting the vehicle into gear or park.
    • The ignition key sticks or is hard to remove from the ignition lock cylinder (SRX ONLY).
    • The "Shift to Park" message is constantly displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the shifter is in the "Park" position.
    • A dead battery that follows after parking the vehicle for an extended period of time (less than 24 hours). This vehicle may have been left in accessory mode with the "Shift to Park" message displayed.
    • The shifter binds when moving the lever from Drive to Manual mode.

Cause

This condition may be caused by the shift linkage adjustment, a slow Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) mechanism or a Park Confirmation micro-switch that is not closed.

Correction

Adjust the automatic shift linkage following the steps below.

  1. Verify the customer's concern.
  2. Position the shift lever into the PARK position.
  3. Check for any stored diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). If any codes are set, diagnose the DTCs first using SI.
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in SI.
  5. Adjust the automatic shift control linkage. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Adjustment in SI.
  6. Lower the vehicle.

    7. Tip
    If the "Shift to Park" message is displayed, try wiggling or "bumping" the shifter while in the PARK position. If the message goes out, then repeat the adjustment. This is typically an indicator that the shift linkage is biased rearward. If the initial condition was Drive to Tap Mode binding, then the shifter linkage was initially biased forward.

  7. Determine if the condition has been corrected. If the condition still exists, the automatic transmission shift control may need to be replaced. Refer to Automatic Transmission Control Replacement in SI.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

K5244

Linkage, Shift - Shift Linkage - Adjust

Use Published Labor Operation Time