A/T - Shift Lever Will Not Shift Out Of Park

Group:
TRANSAXLE

Number:
99-40-017

Date:
DECEMBER, 1999

Model:
1996-99 ACCENT, ELANTRA & TIBURON

Subject:
1996-99 ACCENT, ELANTRA & TIBURON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK

DESCRIPTION:

Some 1996-99 Accent, Elantra and Tiburon vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions may not shift out of Park when the ignition key is in the "ON" position and the brake pedal is depressed. If you are servicing a vehicle with this condition, please confirm that the customer follows the procedure shown below:

1. Start the engine.

2. Press the brake pedal.

3. Press the shift release button to move the shift lever.

NOTE:
If the customer applies pressure on the shift lever before depressing the brake pedal, the shift lever may bind and not release from Park.

If the condition is confirmed, please follow the service procedure shown below.

SERVICE PROCEDURE:





1. Check the following fuses in the dash fuse box (located on the left kick panel under the steering column).

^ Accent - # 4 Stop Lamp, # 10 Cluster, # 14 ATM interlock.
^ Elantra / Tiburon - # 3 Stop Lamp, # 9 Backup Lamp, # 14 ATM Interlock.

Replace the fuse if it is blown.








2. Locate the A/T shift lock module under the dash:








3. Test the stop lamp switch:

Probe the green (G) wire on the backside of the connector to the A/T shift and key lock control module with a voltmeter positive lead. (It may be necessary to use a pin or paper clip to probe the wire.) Connect the negative lead to ground. Test the stop lamp switch as shown in image.

If the voltage is correct, go to step 4.

If the voltage is incorrect, replace the stop lamp switch or repair the wiring. Go to step 4.





4. Test the A/T shift lock solenoid:

Probe the red/green (R/G) wire on the backside of the connector to the A/T shift and key lock control module with a voltmeter positive lead. Connect the negative lead to ground.Test the A/T shift lock solenoid as shown in image.

If the voltage is correct, go to step 5.

If the voltage is incorrect, replace the A/T shift lock solenoid or repair the wiring. Go to step 5.






5. Test the park position switch:

Probe the red (R) wire on the backside of the connector to the A/T shift and key lock control module with a voltmeter positive lead. Connect the negative lead to ground.

If the voltage is correct, go to step 6

If the voltage is incorrect, replace the park position switch or repair the wiring. Go to step 6.

6. If the above components test within specification, replace the A/T shift and key lock control module.





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