Test C: Shift Lever Does Not Move With Brake Pedal Depressed
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
For circuit reference, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION
and WIRING DIAGRAMS
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- Did you perform the diagnostic system check? If so, go to next step. If not, see DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
- Turn ignition switch to the ON position. Press and hold the brake pedal. Attempt to move the gearshift lever out of the Park position. Does the gearshift lever move out of the Park position? If so, check for an intermittent condition. See SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS under TROUBLE SHOOTING. If not, go to next step.
- Turn ignition switch to the OFF position. Disconnect the shift lock control solenoid. Connect a test light between ground and the shift lock solenoid voltage supply circuit (Dark Green/White wire). Turn ignition switch to the ON position. Depress the brake pedal. Does the test light illuminate? If so, go to the next step. If not, go to step 6 .
- Test the shift lock solenoid voltage supply circuit (Dark Green/White wire) for a short to voltage. Did you find and correct the condition? If so, go to step 9 . If not, go to next step.
- Inspect the shift lock control switch for poor connections. Did you find and correct the condition? If so, go to step 9 . If not, go to step 7 .
- Inspect the shift lock control solenoid for proper adjustment. See SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID under ADJUSTMENTS. Inspect for poor connections at the shift lock control solenoid. Did you find and correct the condition? If so, go to step 9 . If not, go to step 8 .
- Replace the stoplamp switch. See STOPLAMP SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Did you complete the replacement? If so, go to step 9 .
- Replace the shift lock solenoid. See SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Did you complete the replacement? If so, go to next step.
- Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If so, system is okay. If not, go to step 2 .