Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System: Notes
| 1 - LOCK |
| 2 - ACC |
| 3 - ON |
| 4 - START |
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 .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.