Inspection and Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify the customer concern by operating the transmission external control.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage, incorrect component installation and component misalignment. Verify that all circuit-related systems are functioning correctly. Refer to the following chart.VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Damaged Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA)
- Damaged Brake Pedal Position (BPP) switch
- Damaged steering column
- Damaged Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
- Damaged Instrument Cluster (IC)
- Damaged selector lever cable and bracket
- Failed Central Junction Box (CJB) fuse 8 (10A)
- Failed CJB fuse 28 (7.5A)
- Damaged wiring harness
- Loose or corroded connections
- If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom, go to Symptom Chart - External Controls or Go to Symptom Chart - NVH .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX
| Five Digit DTC | Component | Description | Condition | Symptom | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1485 | Lighting Control Module (LCM), wiring | LCM concerns, shorted circuit | LCM system has a malfunction which may cause a brake shift interlock concern. | Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) not locking. | Go to Pinpoint Test A . |