Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System: Notes

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Positions

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If the shifter cannot be shifted out of Park or can be shifted out of Park without depressing the brake pedal, follow the diagnostic procedure below.

Diagnostic and Repair Procedure 

-- Engage parking brake.

-- Connect scan tool to vehicle.

-- Check for WCM, PCM and TIPM fault codes.

-- For all fault codes perform diagnostics, repair and verification procedures.

-- Continue to next step if shifter still shows condition, otherwise stop.

-- Using scan tool under the WCM module in the data screen check for change in state of the following signals. If no change in state then perform corresponding circuit repairs:

• 1. Gated park switch: Push and release button on shifter knob.
• 2. BTSI feedback: Push and release brake pedal.
• 3. Brake switch: Push and release brake pedal.

-- If change in state occurs in previous steps 1, 2, or 3 then using scan tool under the WCM module in the actuation screen, actuate BTSI. (If shifter can now be released then follow the following step 1), (Otherwise step 2):

-- Go To TEST STEP 1 - BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK (BTSI) CIRCUIT TEST .