For 1990-2009 cars

### Circuit Description

The body control module (BCM) controls the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid by providing a controlled ground to the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. The BCM utilizes a smart driver to monitor the voltage and current flow of the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid control circuit. DTC B2708 will set when the BCM detects a short to voltage when the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid is active.

### Conditions for Running the DTC

• | The ignition switch is in the ON position.

• | The brake pedal is released.

• | The transmission the PARK position.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM detects a short to voltage at the control circuit driver of the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid for a minimum of 1 second.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• | The BCM disables shift lock control solenoid operation until the next key cycle.

• | The security light, service light and MIL lamp are always ON with the ignition OFF.

### Conditions for Clearing the DTC

• | A current DTC B2708 will clear when the malfunction is no longer present and the ignition switch is cycled.

• | All BCM history codes will clear after 100 ignition cycles with no current codes active during the 100 ignition cycles.

### Diagnostic Aids

• | If the A/T shift lock control circuit is shorted to battery positive voltage, the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid will be unlocked. The vehicle will shift out of PARK without pressing the brake pedal.

• | Perform the tests while wiggling the wires and connectors. This may often cause an intermittent malfunction to appear. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

### Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

1. Listen for an audible click when the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.

2. Tests the control circuit of the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid.

Step | Action | Yes | No
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Schematic Reference: Shift Lock Control Schematics Connector End View Reference: Body Control System Connector End Views
1 | Did you perform A Diagnostic System Check -- Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
2 |

1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. With a scan tool, command the shifter unlock parameter output control ON and OFF.

Does the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid turn ON and OFF with each command?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3 |

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid.
3. Connect a test lamp between the shift lock solenoid control circuit at the connector of the automatic transmission shift lock solenoid and battery voltage.
4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
5. With a scan tool, command the shifter unlock parameter output control ON and OFF several times.

Does the test lamp illuminate ON and OFF with each command?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4 | Test the control circuit of the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid for a short to battery voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 6
5 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7
6 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8
7 | Replace the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. Refer to Shift Lock Control Solenoid Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 9 | --
8 | Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 9 | --
9 |

1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs .
2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK