Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the ignition lock cylinder solenoid.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the voltage circuit terminal B and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the voltage circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal A and B+.
- Ignition ON, place the transmission shift selector in PARK then out of PARK. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between PARK, and out of PARK.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the park switch.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit, and the park switch ground circuit for a open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the park switch.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the ignition lock cylinder solenoid.