Shift Lever Does Not Move with Brake Pedal Depressed
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Shift Lever Does Not Move with Brake Pedal Depressed
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| Schematic Reference: Shift Lock Control Schematics Connector End View Reference: Shift Lock Control Connector End Views DEFINITION: Transmission shift lever will not move out of the PARK position with the Ignition ON and the brake pedal pressed. |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle |
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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3 |
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Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 6 |
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Go to Step 5 | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Lighting Systems |
| 5 | With the scan tool observe the Transmission Range or TR Sw. parameter in the ECM/PCM data list. Does the scan tool indicate PARK position? |
Inspect the BCM | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Controls
for the 2.2L (L61) engine or Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Controls for the 3.5L (L66) engine |
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Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 |
| 7 | Test the controlled ground circuit of the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 9 |
| 8 | Inspect for poor connections as the harness connector of the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 10 |
| 9 | Inspect for poor connections as the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 11 |
| 10 | Replace the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 12 | - |
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IMPORTANT:
Perform the setup procedure for the BCM. Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References
for replacement, setup, and programming.Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 12 | - |
| 12 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you find and correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |