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Automatic Transaxle-Transmission External Controls - Transmission Control Switch (TCS): Overview




Automatic Transaxle-Transmission External Controls - Transmission Control Switch (TCS)

Overview

The transmission selector lever linkage consists of:

- a selector lever cable that connects the transmission manual control lever to the selector lever assembly.

- a BSIA (Brake Shift Interlock Actuator) that is integral to the selector lever assembly.

- a TCS (Transmission Control Switch) that is integral to the selector lever knob and turns off the operation of 6th gear.

The selector lever assembly:

- locks the transmission selector lever in the PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.

- requires the transmission selector lever to be in the PARK position to turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
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