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Symptom Chart - External Controls

SYMPTOM CHART - EXTERNAL CONTROLS

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • Brake shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Fuse(s):
    • 20 (10A)
    • 22 (15A)
  • Brake Pedal Position (BPP) switch
  • Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA)
  • BSIA  module
  • Selector lever is out of correct gear relationship
  • Selector lever cable and bracket
  • Selector lever bracket
  • Selector lever linkage
  • Selector lever indicator does not correspond to the gear
  • Selector lever cable bracket
  • TIGHTEN the selector lever cable bracket screws. REFER to SPECIFICATIONS .
  • Selector lever cable loose from the transmission selector lever bracket
  • SECURE the selector lever cable.
  • Selector lever linkage
  • Transmission Control Switch (TCS) is not operating correctly
  • Fuse 20 (10A)
  • TCS 
  • TCS  not cycled during self-test
  • PCM
  • Circuitry
  • Transmission Control Indicator Lamp (TCIL) is not operating correctly
  • Instrument Cluster (IC)
  • Circuitry
  • PCM
  • Water enters inside the vehicle
  • Selector lever cable grommet
  • SECURE grommet to floor panel.
  • Transmission cover plate loose
  • SECURE transmission cover plate to floor or INSTALL a new transmission cover plate.
  • Torn selector lever cable assembly grommet
  • Excessive shift effort
  • Selector lever cable
  • Selector lever cable routing
  • ROUTE the selector lever cable to prevent binding.
  • Selector lever cable bracket loose
  • Selector lever will not shift
  • Selector lever cable
  • Manual control lever jammed
  • INSTALL a new manual control lever.
  • Selector lever knob
  • Broken selector lever
  • Vehicle will not crank/start in PARK but will crank/start in NEUTRAL
  • Selector lever cable