Schematic Reference: Diagnostic Starting Point - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control

DEFINITION: Transmission shift lever does not lock in the PARK position with the ignition ON and the brake pedal not pressed.

Did you perform the Symptoms - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control tests and perform all the necessary inspections?

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Go to Symptoms - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control

1. Apply the parking brake and block the wheels.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. Attempt to move the shift lever out of the PARK position.

Does the shift lever move out of the PARK position?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

1. Disconnect the shift lock control relay.
2. Attempt to move the shift lever out of the PARK position.

Does the shift lever move out of the PARK position?

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Test the shift lock control relay brake switch input circuit for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the shift lock control relay ground circuit for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the shift lock control solenoid feed circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the shift lock control relay. Refer to Circuit Testing and Connector Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the shift lock control solenoid. Refer to Circuit Testing and Connector Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Replace the shift lock control relay. Refer to Relay Replacement.

Did you complete the repair?

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

Did you complete the repair?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

System OK

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