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Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The shift interlock system does not release or lock correctly
  • Circuitry.
  • Front electrical module (FEM).
  • CJB Fuse 204 (5A) and 205 (5A).
  • Shift lock actuator.
  • Brake pedal position (BPP) switch.
  • The shift control is out of correct gear relationship with bezel
  • Transmission shift cable and bracket.
  • Transmission control shifter.
  • Transmission range indicator does not correspond to the gear position display on instrument cluster
  • Transmission shift cable bracket.
  • TIGHTEN the screws holding the transmission shift cable bracket.
  • Transmission shift cable loose from the transmission shift cable bracket.
  • INSTALL a new cable.
  • Shift cable.
  • Digital transmission range (TR) sensor.
  • Transmission shifter.
  • INSTALL a new shifter assembly.
  • Unable to cancel overdrive
  • Digital transmission range (TR) sensor (SST only)
  • Fuse.
  • TCS (base shifter).
  • TCS not cycled during self-test.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Circuitry.
  • Instrument panel does not indicate park
  • Park sense switch.
  • Circuitry.
  • Rattle, buzz, or other noise
  • Selector lever knob.
  • INSTALL a new selector lever knob.
  • Selector lever bezel.
  • INSTALL a new selector lever bezel.
  • Shifter assembly.
  • TIGHTEN housing screws.
  • Transmission does not shift in manual mode (SST only)
  • Fuse.
  • SST (+/- switches).
  • SST (+/-) not cycled during selftest.
  • Powertrain control module.
  • Circuitry.
  • Excessive shift effort
  • Transmission shift cable.
  • INSTALL a new transmission shift cable.
  • Internal transmission components.
  • Shifter assembly.
  • INSTALL a new shifter assembly.
  • Transmission range shifter will not move
  • Transmission shift cable.
  • INSTALL a new transmission shift cable.
  • Internal transmission components.
  • Brake shift interlock system.
  • Transmission shifter assembly.
  • INSTALL a new shifter assembly.