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Diagnosis and Testing > < 307-05 Automatic Transmission-Transaxle External Controls|Specifications
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - External Controls Maverick 2001 (12/2000-07/2004)
Description and Operation

The transaxle external control system consists of the following components:

  • shift cable and bracket
  • park range switch (part of gearshift lever)
  • shift lock actuator
  • gearshift lever

The gearshift lever controls the transaxle gear selection through the shift cable. The cable detent and gearshift lever position locking is controlled by the gearshift lever knob.

Shift Interlock System

The shift interlock system prevents the gearshift lever from being moved out of the PARK (P) position. The ignition switch must be in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed to move the gearshift lever out of the PARK (P) position. The brake pedal position is detected by the brake pedal position (BPP) switch.

The manual override button will mechanically bypass the electronic portion of the shift interlock system and allow the gearshift lever to be moved out of the PARK (P) position. The manual override button is part of the gearshift lever assembly.

Diagnosis and Testing > < 307-05 Automatic Transmission-Transaxle External Controls|Specifications