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Component Testing

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  1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector: S3 Transmission Shift Lever
  3. Connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the test points: Control terminal 4 & 12 V
  4. Momentarily connect a jumper wire between the test points: Ground terminal 2 & Ground

    Verify the component produces a clicking sound: M7 Transmission Shift Lock Control Solenoid Actuator

    • If the component does not produce a sound 

      Replace the component: S3 Transmission Shift Lever

    • Go to next step: If the component produces a sound 
  5. All OK.