Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly	Circuit(s) Fuse(s) F20 (10A) F32 (5A) Shift interlock actuator Brake pedal position (BPP) switch	Go to Pinpoint Test A .
Shift control is out of correct gear relationship	Transmission selector lever cable and bracket Retainer bracket Shift control linkage	Go to Pinpoint Test B .
Transmission range indicator does not correspond to the gear	Transmission selector lever cable bracket	TIGHTEN bolts holding transmission selector lever cable bracket.
	Transmission control indicator linkage	ADJUST PRNDL at the steering housing.
	Transmission selector lever cable loose from the transmission retainer bracket	REINSTALL transmission selector lever cable into bracket. INSTALL a new cable if damaged.
	Shift linkage Transmission selector lever cable loose from the column bracket Column shift cable bracket	VERIFY the transmission selector lever cable adjustment. REFER to Selector Lever Cable Adjustment in this article. ADJUST the transmission selector lever cable if necessary. VERIFY digital transmission range (TR) sensor for correct adjustment. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 5R44E AND 5R55E article.
	Clip securing the transmission selector lever cable to the shift control selector lever	INSTALL the clip correctly.
	Internal transmission damage	REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 5R44E AND 5R55E article.
Transmission range indicator lamp does not illuminate	Bulb Circuit(s)	REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PANEL ILLUMINATION article.
Transmission control (TC) switch is not operating correctly	Blown fuse F20 (10A) Damaged TC switch or TC switch not cycled during self-test Damaged powertrain control module (PCM) Internal transmission concerns	REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 5R44E AND 5R55E article.
	Circuity open/shorted	Go to Pinpoint Test C .
Transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) does not illuminate	Burned-out bulb Circuitry open/shorted Damaged PCM	REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PANEL ILLUMINATION article.
Transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) stays illuminated or flashes	Circuitry open/shorted Damaged PCM Transmission error detected	REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PANEL ILLUMINATION article. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 5R44E AND 5R55E article. CARRY OUT on-board diagnostics.
Rattle, noise, 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 dash panel.
	Torn cable assembly grommet	INSTALL a new transmission selector lever cable.
Excessive shift effort	Cable bracket	ADJUST cable. TIGHTEN cable bracket screws.
	Transmission selector lever cable	INSTALL a new transmission selector lever cable.
Transmission range selector lever will not shift	Transmission selector lever cable	REINSTALL transmission selector lever cable.
	Lock tab	REPAIR/INSTALL a new lock tab.
	Broken transmission selector lever cable	INSTALL a new transmission selector lever cable.
	Internal transmission concerns	REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 5R44E AND 5R55E article.