GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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1

Did you review the Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and the Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Circuit Description and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control

2

  1. Place the manual selector in Park.
  2. Turn the ignition switch ON.

Does the shift lock control operate with the brake pedal released?

Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

3

Test for battery voltage at terminal 4 of the shift lock solenoid connector. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Is battery voltage present?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4

Test for a short to voltage in the ORN/WHT wire between the stoplamp switch and the shift lock solenoid. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Is a short to voltage present?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Repair the short to voltage in the ORN/WHT wire between the stoplamp switch and the shift lock solenoid. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 8

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6

Replace the stoplamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 8

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7

Replace the shift lock solenoid. Refer to Shift Lock Solenoid .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3