The automatic transmission shift lock control system is a safety device that prevents an inadvertent shift out of PARK when the engine is running. The driver must press the brake pedal before moving the shift lever out of the PARK position. The system consist of thew following components:

With the ignition in the ON position, battery positive voltage is supplied to the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. The automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid receives ground from the body control module (BCM). When the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid is energized, the shift lever cannot be shifted out of the PARK position. Upon pressing the brake pedal the powertrain control module (PCM) sends a class 2 serial data message to the body control module (BCM). The BCM turns OFF the ground control circuit and this de-energizes the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. When the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid is de-energized, the shift lever may be moved out of the PARK position. The BCM determines transaxle shift lever position through the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) via class 2 serial data communication. The PCM receives inputs from the park/neutral position (PNP) switch and determines shift lever position. When the BCM receives this information and determines that the shift lever is out of the PARK position, the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid ground is opened.