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 ...
Other materials:
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement (With AAL)
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
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Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Fastener ...
Camshaft Position Actuator Adjuster Removal
Special Tools
EN-6340 Camshaft Adjuster Locking Tool
EN-6628-A Camshaft Locking Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: The right half of the EN-6340 locking tool can be
recognized by the lettering "right", arrow, on the tool.
Pre ...
Park - Engine Running (Gen 1)
When the gear selector lever is in the Park (P) position, fluid is drawn into
the pump through the transmission fluid filter assembly. Line pressure is then directed
to the following valves:
Fluid Pressure Directed in Preparation
for a Shift
Manual Valve
Mechanically controlled ...
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