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Transmission Control Switch (TCS)

The TCS signals the PCM with VPWR whenever the TCS is pressed. On vehicles with this feature, the transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) illuminates when the TCS is cycled to disengage overdrive. The operator of the vehicle controls the position of the TCS.

Fig 1: Identifying Typical Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
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Fig 2: Typical Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
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