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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Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Remove the upper trim cover and the lower trim cover
from the steering column. Refer to Steering Column
Lower Trim Cover Replacement.
Insert the k ...
Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement
Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover (Qty:?€‰2)
Procedures
Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in order to disengage the retainers
securi ...
Neutral - Engine Running (Gen 1)
When the gear selector is moved to the Neutral (N) position, the hydraulic and
electrical system operation is identical to Park (P) range. However, if Neutral
is selected after the vehicle was operating in Reverse (R), the normally-high 35R
pressure control solenoid 2 is commanded OFF and the ...
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