PARK LOCK CABLE
The gearshift lever is locked in the Park position when ignition switch is in the LOCK position. When ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the gearshift lever is allowed movement to desired position by the park lock cable. The ignition key cannot be removed until the gearshift lever is returned to the Park position.
REVERSE LOCKOUT CONTROL
The reverse lockout system is a safety device that prevents an inadvertent shift from a forward or neutral gear into reverse. The system consists of the following components
- Reverse lockout solenoid.
- Dash Integration Module (DIM).
When the ignition switch is turned to ON position, battery voltage is supplied to the feed circuit of the reverse lockout solenoid. The DIM supplies the ground for the control side circuit. When the DIM determines that the ignition is ON and the vehicle has been traveling at over 5 MPH for 15 seconds or longer, it grounds the control circuit of the reverse lockout solenoid. This energizes the reverse lockout solenoid and mechanically prevents the gearshift lever from being moved into the Reverse position.
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID
The gearshift lever cannot be moved from the Park position without simultaneously applying the brake pedal with ignition switch turned to the ON position. When the brake pedal is applied, the stoplamp switch interrupts the circuit to shift lock solenoid, de-energizing it and unlocking the gearshift lever from the Park position. See WIRING DIAGRAMS .
Intermittents
Intermittent faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Check for loose, bent or corroded terminals and terminal tension. Check for cut, bare or pinched wiring. Simulate the condition that is potentially causing the intermittent connection, either by wiggling the connections or the wiring, test driving or performing other operations while observing scan tool, DVOM or other testing equipment.
Park lock cable is part of the shift interlock solenoid. For adjustment procedure, see SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
For adjustment procedure, see SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
STOPLAMP SWITCH
The stoplamp switch is self adjusting when installed properly in the fully locked position. Twist lock-type switches do not need any further adjustment.
CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
| CAUTION | To prevent component damage, do not use metal tools to remove the trim. |
CONSOLE TRIM PLATE
| CAUTION | To prevent component damage, do not use metal tools to remove the trim. |
Note. The park lock cable and the shift lock solenoid are an integrated component (one piece).