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Schematic Reference: Shift Lock Control Schematics

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

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Did you perform the Symptoms - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control test and all the necessary inspection?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control

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  1. Apply the parking brake and block the wheels.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Attempt to move the shift lever out of the PARK position without pressing the brake pedal.

Does the shift lever move out of the PARK position?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit at the automatic transmission shift lock control switch and a good ground.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

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  1. Connect a test lamp between the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid supply voltage circuit at the automatic transmission shift lock control switch and a good ground.
  2. Press and release the brake pedal several times.

Does the test light turn ON and OFF with the brake pedal?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 10

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  1. Connect a test lamp between the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid supply voltage circuit at the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid and a good ground.
  2. Press and release the brake pedal several times.

Does the test light turn ON and OFF with the brake pedal?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

Connect a test lamp between the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid ground circuit and battery positive voltage (B+).

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

7

Repair the open in the ignition 1 voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 14

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8

Repair the open in the automatic transmission shift lock control 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 14

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9

Repair the open in the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 14

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  1. Inspect for proper automatic transmission shift lock control switch adjustment. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment in Hydraulic Brakes.
  2. Inspect for poor harness connections at the automatic transmission 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 14

Go to Step 11

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Replace the automatic transmission 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 14

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Inspect for poor harness connections at 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?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

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Replace the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Disassemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Columns - Tilt.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 14

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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