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Symptom Chart

Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The brake shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Fuse(s):
    • SPDJB 5 (10A)
    • PDB 31 (15A)
  • BSIA
  • Brake pedal position (BPP) switch
  • The shift control is out of correct gear relationship
  • Transmission selector lever cable and bracket
  • Selector lever indicator
  • Shift control linkage
  • Transmission range (TR) indicator does not correspond to the gear
  • Transmission selector lever cable bracket
  • TIGHTEN bolts holding the transmission selector lever cable bracket.
 
  • EPRNDL malfunction
 
  • Transmission selector lever cable loose in the transmission retainer bracket
  • VERIFY cable is fully seated in the transmission bracket.
 
  • Shift linkage
 
  • Clip securing the transmission selector lever cable to the steering column bracket
  • INSTALL clip correctly.
  • Transmission range indicator lamp does not illuminate
  • EPRNDL
  • Circuitry
  • TC switch does not operate correctly
  • TC switch
  • TC switch not cycled during self-test
  • Transmission control module (TCM)
  • Circuitry
  • The transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) is not operating correctly
  • Bulb
  • Instrument cluster
  • TCM
  • Rattle, buzz or other noise
  • Selector lever knob
  • INSTALL a new selector lever knob.
 
  • Selector lever
  • TIGHTEN housing bolts.
 
  • Cable assembly grommet
  • SECURE grommet to floor panel.
  • Water enters inside the vehicle
  • Cable assembly grommet
  • SECURE grommet to floor panel.
 
  • Torn cable assembly grommet
  • INSTALL a new transmission selector lever cable.
  • Excessive shift effort
  • Transmission selector lever cable
  • INSTALL a new transmission selector lever cable.
 
  • Cable bracket
  • ADJUST cable. TIGHTEN cable bracket screws.
  • Transmission selector lever will not shift
  • Transmission selector lever cable
  • INSTALL a new transmission selector lever cable.
 
  • Column bracket clip
  • INSTALL a new bracket clip.
 
  • Broken transmission selector lever cable
  • INSTALL a new transmission selector lever cable.