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Symptom Chart - External Controls, Column Shift

Symptom Chart - External Controls, Column Shift

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The brake shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Fuse(s):
    • Smart junction box (SJB) 5 (10A)
    • Power distribution box (PDB) 31 (15A)
  • Brake shift interlock actuator (BSIA)
  • Brake pedal position (BPP) switch
  • The shift control is out of correct gear relationship
  • Selector lever cable and bracket
  • Selector lever indicator
  • Shift control linkage
  • Transmission range (TR) indicator does not correspond to the gear
  • Selector lever cable bracket
  • TIGHTEN bolts holding the selector lever cable bracket.
 
  • EPRNDL malfunction
 
  • Selector lever cable loose in the transmission retainer bracket
  • VERIFY cable is fully seated in the transmission bracket.
 
  • Shift linkage
 
  • Clip securing the selector lever cable to the steering column bracket
  • INSTALL clip correctly.
  • Transmission range indicator lamp does not illuminate
  • EPRNDL
  • Circuitry
  • The transmission control (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 (IC)
  • TCM
  • Water enters inside the vehicle
  • Cable assembly grommet
  • SECURE grommet to floor panel.
 
  • Torn cable assembly grommet
  • INSTALL a new selector lever cable.
  • Excessive shift effort
  • Selector lever cable
  • INSTALL a new selector lever cable.
 
  • Cable bracket
  • ADJUST cable. TIGHTEN cable bracket screws.
  • Selector lever will not shift
  • Selector lever cable
  • INSTALL a new selector lever cable.
 
  • Column bracket clip
  • INSTALL a new bracket clip.
 
  • Broken selector lever cable
  • INSTALL a new selector lever cable.