External Controls

External Controls


Selector Lever Linkage

The selector lever linkage consists of:

- a selector lever, which connects to the transmission selector lever cable linkage.
- A selector lever pin secures the selector lever to the selector lever linkage.

- a selector lever cable and selector lever cable bracket, which connects to the transmission selector lever arm and linkage on the steering column and to the manual control lever on the transmission.
- The selector lever cable bracket bolts to the transmission.


Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA)

The Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) system consists of:

- a BSIA.
- A selector lever position insert, which bolts to the steering column and secures the BSIA.
- A contained PARK indicator switch.

- electrical circuits to supply power to unlock the BSIA.

The BSIA locks the selector lever in PARK:

- when the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the LOCK position.
- with the ignition switch lock cylinder in the RUN position and the brake pedal released.

The BSIA releases the selector lever:

- with the ignition switch lock cylinder in the RUN position with the brake pedal applied.


Transmission Control Switch (TCS)

The Transmission Control Switch (TCS):

- is located on the end of the selector lever.
- The TCS is not removable from the selector lever. Install a new selector lever if a new TCS is required.

- is a momentary contact switch.
- commands the PCM to disengage or engage the Overdrive (O/D) function of the transmission.
- When O/D is disengaged, the message O/D OFF will illuminate on the Instrument Cluster (IC).