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

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Did you perform the Auto Trans Shift Lock Control System Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to A Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control

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  1. Connect a test lamp between automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid power feed circuit at the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid and a good ground.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 5

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Test the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid controlled ground circuit for an open or short to power. Refer to Circuit Testing or Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition.

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Go to Step 4

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Connect a 10 amp fused jumper between the automatic transmission controlled ground circuit and a good ground.
  3. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
  4. Block the wheels and apply the parking brake.
  5. 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 Step 8

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Repair the open in the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid power feed circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing or Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 10

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    • Inspect for proper automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid adjustment. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Adjustment
    • Inspect for poor connections at the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

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Replace the auto trans shift lock control solenoid. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Adjustment .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 10

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8

Inspect for poor connections at the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

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Replace the body control module (BCM). Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 10

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2