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BTSI FUNCTION CHECK Dodge Pickup R3500

Automatic Transmission - 45 RFE/545RFE ~277 words

BTSI FUNCTION CHECK

  1. Verify removal of ignition key allowed in PARK position only.
  2. When the shift lever is in PARK, the ignition key cylinder should rotate freely from off to lock. When the shifter is in any other position, the ignition key should not rotate from off to lock.
  3. Shifting out of PARK should be possible when the ignition key cylinder is in the off position.
  4. Shifting out of PARK should not be possible while applying normal force, and ignition key cylinder is in the run or start positions, unless the foot brake pedal is depressed approximately 1/2 inch (12mm).
  5. Shifting out of PARK should not be possible when the ignition key cylinder is in the accessory or lock position.
  6. Shifting between any gear and NEUTRAL, or PARK, may be done without depressing foot brake with ignition switch in run or start positions.
  7. Engine starts must be possible with shifter lever in PARK or NEUTRAL positions only. Engine starts must not be possible in any position other than PARK or NEUTRAL.
  8. With shifter lever in the: PARK position - Apply upward force on the shift arm and remove pressure. Engine starts must be possible. PARK position - Apply downward force on the shift arm and remove pressure. Engine starts must be possible. NEUTRAL position - Normal position. Engine starts must be possible. NEUTRAL position - Engine running and brakes applied, apply upward force on the shift arm. Transmission shall not be able to shift from neutral to reverse.
  1. Using a suitable solvent, clean pan and magnet.
  2. Using a suitable gasket scraper, clean original sealing material from surface of transmission case and the transmission pan.