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Inspection and Verification

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  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
  3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause before proceeding to the next step.
  4. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom. GO to SYMPTOM CHART .
    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Transmission shift cable
    • Manual control lever
    • Transmission control module out of adjustment (6-speed transaxle)
    • Fuse
    • Connections
    • Wiring harness
    • Brake pedal position (BPP) switch
    • Shift lock actuator
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHART

DTC Component Description Condition Symptom Action
B2572 Brake Shift Interlock Brake Shift Interlock Output Circuit Failure The associated circuitry connected to the smart junction box (SJB) or fuse, or the SJB itself may have an issue causing a brake shift interlock concern. Brake shift interlock is inoperative or does not operate correctly. GO to PINPOINT TEST A .