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Schematic Reference: Column/Ignition Lock Schematics

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Did you review the park lock operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt Description and Operation

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Verify the fault is present.

Does the system operate normally?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the park lock solenoid.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage and ground circuits of the park lock solenoid.
  5. Cycle the gear shift from Park to Drive.

Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each cycle?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 4

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Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each cycle?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

Connect a test lamp between the ground circuit of the park lock solenoid and B+ voltage.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

Test the control circuit of the park lock solenoid for an open or a short to ground.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

7

Test the control circuit of the park lock solenoid for a short to voltage.

Did you find correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

8

Repair the open in the ground circuit of the park lock solenoid.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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9

Inspect for poor connections at the automatic transmission shift lock actuator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

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Inspect for poor connections at the park lock solenoid. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

11

Replace the automatic transmission shift lock actuator. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

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12

Replace the park lock solenoid. Refer to Electric Park Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Electric Park Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3