Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The brake shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly	Circuitry Fuse(s) BSIA Brake pedal position (BPP) switch	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
The shift control is out of correct gear relationship	Transmission selector lever cable and bracket Cable retention to steering column bracket Shift indicator	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
The transmission range indicator does not correspond to the gear	Transmission selector lever cable bracket	TIGHTEN bolts holding transmission selector lever cable bracket.
	Shift control indicator linkage	ADJUST PRNDL indicator at steering housing.
	Transmission selector lever cable loose from the transmission bracket	VERIFY the selector lever cable is seated in the transmission selector lever cable bracket.
	Transmission selector lever cable adjustment incorrect	VERIFY the transmission selector lever cable adjustment. REFER to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT in this section. ADJUST transmission selector lever cable if necessary. VERIFY digital transmission range (TR) position sensor for correct adjustment. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT .
The transmission range indicator lamp does not illuminate	Bulb Circuitry	REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PANEL ILLUMINATION .
The transmission control switch/indicator lamp is not operating correctly	Fuse TC switch TC switch not cycled during self-test. Powertrain control module (PCM) Circuitry	GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
Rattle, noise, buzz or other noise	Transmission selector lever knob	INSTALL a new transmission selector lever knob.
	Transmission selector lever	TIGHTEN the housing bolts.
	BSIA spring	ATTACH the BSIA spring correctly.
Water enters inside the vehicle	Cable assembly grommet	SECURE the grommet to dash panel.
Water enters inside the vehicle	Torn transmission selector lever cable assembly grommet	INSTALL new transmission selector lever cable.
Excessive shift effort	Transmission selector lever cable	INSTALL a new transmission selector lever cable.
Excessive shift effort	Transmission selector lever cable bracket	ADJUST the transmission selector lever cable. TIGHTEN the transmission selector lever cable bracket screws.
The transmission selector lever will not shift from range	Transmission selector lever cable disconnected	REINSTALL the transmission selector lever cable.
The transmission selector lever will not shift from range	Broken transmission selector lever cable	INSTALL a new transmission selector lever cable.