Automatic Transaxle/Transmission External Controls - Transmission Control Switch (TCS): Overview

The transmission selector lever linkage consists of:

• a selector lever cable that connects the transmission manual control lever to the selector lever assembly.
• a BSIA  that is integral to the selector lever assembly.
• a TCS  that is integral to the selector lever knob and turns off the operation of 6th gear.

The selector lever assembly:

• locks the transmission selector lever in the PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
• requires the transmission selector lever to be in the PARK position to turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.