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Inspection and Verification

  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
  3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause before proceeding to the next step.
  4. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom. Go to Symptom Chart - External Controls  or Go to Symptom Chart - Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) .
VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

Mechanical Electrical
  • Transmission selector lever cable
  • Manual lever
  • Selector lever or selector lever knob
  • Fuse
  • Connections
  • Wiring harness
  • Brake pedal position (BPP) switch
  • Shift lock actuator
  • Transmission control (TC) switch
DTC TABLE

DTC Component Description Condition Symptom Action
B2572 Brake Shift Interlock Brake Shift Interlock Output Circuit Failure The associated circuitry connected to the smart junction box (SJB) or fuse, or the SJB itself may have an issue causing a brake shift interlock concern. Brake shift interlock is inoperative or does not operate correctly. Go to Pinpoint Test A .