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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Shift Lock Control 🢒 DTC B2708

Circuit Description

The body control module (BCM) controls the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid by providing a controlled ground to the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. The BCM utilizes a smart driver to monitor the voltage and current flow of the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid control circuit. DTC B2708 will set when the BCM detects a short to voltage when the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid is active.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC B2708 Gearshift Unlock Circuit High

Conditions for Running the DTC
    • The ignition switch is in the ON position.
    • The brake pedal is depressed.
    • The transmission is in the PARK position.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM detects a short to voltage at the control circuit driver of the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid for a minimum of 1 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The BCM disables shift lock control solenoid operation until the next key cycle.
    • The security light, service light and malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) lamp are always ON with the ignition OFF.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • A current DTC B2708 will clear when the malfunction is no longer present and the ignition switch is cycled.
    • All BCM history codes will clear after 100 ignition cycles with no current codes active during the 100 ignition cycles.

Diagnostic Aids
    • If the A/T shift lock control circuit is shorted to battery positive voltage, the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid will be unlocked. The vehicle will shift out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal.
    • Perform the tests while wiggling the wires and connectors. This may often cause an intermittent malfunction to appear. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. Listen for an audible click when the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands, as necessary.

    2.

  2. Tests the control circuit of the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Body Control System Schematics in Computer/Integrating Systems

Connector End View Reference: Computer/Integrating Systems Connector End Views in Computer/Integrating Systems

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, command the Brake to Shift Relay output control parameter ON and OFF.

Does the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid turn ON and OFF with each command?

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 automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the shift lock solenoid control circuit at the connector of the automatic transmission shift lock solenoid and battery voltage.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. With a scan tool, command the Brake to Shift Relay output control parameter ON and OFF several times.

Does the test lamp illuminate ON and OFF with each command?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Test the control circuit of the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid for a short to battery 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 6

5

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the automatic transmission 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 7

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). 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 automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. Refer to Shift Lock Control Solenoid Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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8

Important: Perform the setup procedure for the BCM.

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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9
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs .
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK