Schematic Reference: Shift Lock Control Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Shift Lock Control Connector End Views

DEFINITION: Transmission shift lever will not move out of the PARK position with the ignition ON and the brake pedal pressed.

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Attempt to move the shift lever out of the PARK position.

Does the shift lever move out of the PARK position?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the automatic transmission shift lock control switch.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Attempt to move the transmission shift lever out of the PARK position.

Does the transmission shift lever move out of the PARK position?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Attempt to move the transmission shift lever out of the PARK position.

Does the transmission shift lever move out of the PARK position?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

1. Inspect for proper adjustment of the automatic transmission shift lock control switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment .
2. Inspect for poor connections at the automatic transmission shift lock control switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

Inspect for poor connections at the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

Repair the short to battery positive voltage in the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid voltage supply circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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Replace the automatic transmission shift lock control switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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Replace the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Actuator Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2