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Important: Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description .

Visual/Physical Inspection

    • Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Brake Shift Interlock Control System. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories in Wiring Systems.
    • Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Shift Lock Control Schematics

DEFINITION: This table will test a operation of the automatic transmission shift lock control system

1

Did you review the automatic transmission shift lock control description and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description

2

Verify the fault is present.

Does the system operate normally?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

  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?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Always On with Ignition in Run

4

  1. Release the brake pedal.
  2. Block the wheels and apply the parking brake.
  3. Attempt to move the shift lever out of the PARK position.

Does the shift lever move out of the PARK position?

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Go to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Inoperative

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections