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Pinpoint Test J: Brake Shift Interlock Inoperative

Test Step 

J1 CHECK FOR FEM DTCs 

Result / Action to Take 

Yes 

REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .

No 

GO to J2.

Test Step 

J2 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON CIRCUIT 7S-TA33 (YE/VT) 

Result / Action to Take 

Yes 

GO to J5.

No 

GO to J3.

Test Step 

J3 CHECK CIRCUIT 75-TA33 (YE/VT) FOR SHORT TO GROUND 

Result / Action to Take 

Yes 

GO to J4.

No 

REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

Test Step 

J4 CHECK CIRCUIT 7S -TA33 (YE/VT) FOR OPEN 

Result / Action to Take 

Yes 

INSTALL a new FEM. REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .

No 

REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

Test Step 

J5 CHECK CIRCUIT 31-TA33 (BK) FOR AN OPEN 

Result / Action to Take 

Yes 

INSTALL a new brake shift interlock actuator. REFER to BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK ACTUATOR . TEST the system for normal operation.

No 

REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.