GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Shift the transaxle into PARK.
  2. Turn the ignition switch on.
  3. Press the brake pedal.
  4. Disconnect the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator electrical connector.
  5. Using a test light, backprobe between the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator connector terminal A and ground.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

  1. Leave the test light at the same location.
  2. Disconnect the stop lamp switch connector C2 terminal B.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

3

Check the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator for mechanical damage.

Is there mechanical damage?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

4

Repair short to B+ in circuit 1135.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check

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5

Adjust/Replace the stoplamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement and Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment for service procedure.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check

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6

Refer to Transmission Control Replacement for service procedures.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check

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7

Replace the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator. Refer to Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Replacement for service procedure.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check

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