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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Check for engine DTCs.

Are any engine DTCs present?

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Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

Go to Step 2

2

Was the entire BTSI system check performed?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check

3

  1. Make sure the park neutral position switch is in the PARK position.
  2. Disconnect the brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) solenoid connector.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  4. Connect a test light from the brake transmission shift interlock solenoid connector terminal B to ground.

Is the test light on?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 9

4

Connect a test light between the brake transmission shift interlock solenoid connector terminals A and B.

Is the test light on?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Replace the BTSI solenoid. Refer to Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Solenoid Replacement

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 14

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6

Inspect the hatch release system for proper operation.

Does the hatch release system operate properly?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Repair the open in circuit 816 between the BTSI solenoid and S239.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 14

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8

Repair a poor connection or an open in circuit 434 between S239 and S234.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 14

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9

Backprobe the stoplamp switch assembly connector C2 terminal B with a test light to ground.

Is the test light on?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Repair the open in circuit 1135 between the stoplamp switch assembly and the BTSI solenoid.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 14

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11

Backprobe the stoplamp switch assembly connector C2 terminal A with a test light to ground.

Is the test light on?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

Replace the stoplamp switch assembly. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 14

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13

Repair the open in circuit 39 between the stoplamp switch assembly and S206.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 14

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14

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Reconnect all connectors/components removed.

Have all repairs been made?

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Go to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check

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