Solstice L4-2.0L Turbo (2008)
Shift Interlock: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
Symptoms - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
Symptoms - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
Important: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.
1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic System
Check - Vehicle) before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following are true:
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There are no DTCs set.
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The control modules can communicate via the serial data link.
2. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
Description and Operation (See: Description and Operation) .
Visual/Physical Inspection
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Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the automatic transmission shift lock control. Refer to Checking Aftermarket
Accessories (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics) .
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Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
Intermittent
Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (
See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics) .
Symptom List
Refer to Transmission Control Lever Malfunction (See: Transmission Control Lever Malfunction) in order to diagnose the symptom.
Transmission Control Lever Malfunction
Transmission Control Lever Malfunction
Diagnostic Instructions
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Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic System
Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
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Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an
overview of the diagnostic approach.
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Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic Procedure Instructions
)provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Circuit/System Description
The body control module (BCM) controls the shift lock solenoid by providing battery voltage to the shift lock control solenoid. The BCM utilizes a
smart driver to control the voltage supplied to the shift lock solenoid. The smart driver monitors the voltage and current flow of the control circuit.
Reference Information
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (See: Diagrams/Connector Views)
Description and Operation
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation (See: Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference
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Circuit Testing (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
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Connector Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
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Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
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Wiring Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
