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Symptom Table

SYMPTOM TABLE

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Fuse(s):
    • F1.5 (7.5A)
    • F1.27 (5A)
  • Shift lock actuator
  • Brake pedal position (BPP) switch
  • The shift control is out of correct gear relationship
  • Transmission shift cable and bracket
  • Selector lever indicator
  • Shift control linkage
  • Transmission range (TR) indicator does not correspond to the gear
  • Transmission shift cable bracket
  • TIGHTEN bolts holding the transmission shift cable bracket.
  • Transmission control indicator linkage
  • Transmission shift cable loose in the transmission retainer bracket
  • VERIFY cable is fully seated in the transmission bracket.
  • Shift linkage
  • Clip securing the transmission shift cable to the steering column bracket
  • INSTALL clip correctly.
  • Transmission range indicator lamp does not illuminate
  • Bulb
  • Circuitry
  • The transmission control (TC) switch is inoperative
  • Fuse:
    • F1.5 (7.5A)
    • F1.27 (5A)
  • TC switch
  • TC switch not cycled during self-test
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Circuitry
  • The transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) is not operating correctly
  • Bulb
  • Instrument cluster
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Rattle, buzz or other noise
  • Selector lever knob
  • INSTALL a new selector lever knob.
  • Shift control selector lever
  • TIGHTEN housing bolts.
  • Shift interlock spring
  • ATTACH shift interlock spring correctly.
  • Water enters inside the vehicle
  • Cable assembly grommet
  • SECURE grommet to floor panel.
  • Torn cable assembly grommet
  • INSTALL a new transmission shift cable.
  • Excessive shift effort
  • Transmission shift cable
  • INSTALL a new transmission shift cable.
  • Cable bracket
  • ADJUST cable. TIGHTEN cable bracket screws.
  • Transmission range selector lever will not shift
  • Transmission shift cable
  • REINSTALL transmission shift cable.
  • Column bracket clip
  • INSTALL a new bracket clip.
  • Broken transmission shift cable
  • INSTALL a new transmission shift cable.