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Pinpoint Test G : Engagement Quality - Park

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  1. Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

    • Park does not engage 

      • The C or F clutch being hydraulically stuck on can prevent the vehicle from engaging park. Check for other symptoms related to the C and F clutches and resolve those first.

      • Disassemble and inspect the park servo valve and bore. If the valve sticks, or if the valve or bore is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body  .

      • Inspect the park pawl, park pawl spring and park pawl actuator rod. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission  .

    • Vehicle is stuck in park 

      • The C or F clutch being hydraulically stuck off can prevent the vehicle from releasing park. Check for other symptoms related to the C and F clutches and resolve those first.

      • Carry out the line pressure test. If line pressure is low, refer to the Line Pressure Diagnosis Chart for further diagnosis. REFER to: Special Testing Procedures  .

      • Disassemble and inspect the park servo valve and bore. If the valve sticks, or if the valve or bore is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body  .

      • Inspect the park pawl, park pawl spring and park pawl actuator rod. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission  .

    • Park engages during start-stop events or while in stay in neutral mode 

      • Resolve all diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) related to the park lock pawl solenoid.

    Possible Sources 

    • Park is manually released
    • GSM fault
    • Low line pressure
    • Clutch fault
    • Park servo valve
    • Park pawl, park pawl spring, park pawl actuator rod

  2. Diagnostic steps are not provided for this symptom or DTC. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods