Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.
- For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
- For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in neutral.
On all vehicles, the ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Transmission Adaptive Functions
The 6T30/40/45/50 transmission utilizes a line pressure control system during
upshifts to compensate for the normal wear of transmission components. As the apply
components within the transmission ...
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Rear Compartment Lid Rear Hinge Replacement
Rear Compartment Lid Rear Hinge Replacement
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Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear window trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Panel Trim
Replacement.
Remove the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Comp ...
Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Visually inspect the adjuster actuator spring (1) for the following conditions:
Excessive stretching
Excessive bending
Excessive corrosion
Broken
Missing
If any of the conditions listed were found, the adjuster actu ...
Torque Converter Housing Cleaning and Inspection
Torque Converter Housing Cleaning and Inspection
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Component Name
Caution: After cleaning the transmission components, allow
to air dry. Do not use cloth or paper towels in order to dry any transmission
compone ...
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