Diagnostic Procedure

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VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT FROM PARK WITH BRAKE DEPRESSED - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

TEST	ACTION
1	NOTE: Diagnose and repair any PCM, CAB, TCM, Communication, or other MIC DTCs before proceeding with this test. NOTE: Ensure that the mechanical shifter assembly and linkage is operating properly. With the DRBIII(R), read DTCs.Does the DRBIII(R) display any DTCs? Yes --> Refer to the necessary diagnostic category and perform the appropriate symptom. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 2
2	Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Brake Lamp Switch harness connector. Depress the brake pedal. Measure the resistance of the Brake Lamp Switch between pin 5 and pin 6. Is the resistance below 100 ohms? Yes --> Replace the Brake Lamp Switch in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 3
3	Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the BTSI Solenoid harness connector. Disconnect the PCM C3 harness connector. Disconnect the CAB C1 harness connector. Disconnect the Brake Lamp Switch harness connector. Measure the resistance between ground and the Brake Sense circuit. Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms? Yes --> Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, repair the Brake Sense circuit for a short to ground. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Replace the BTSI Solenoid in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .