Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
Warning:
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
- Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.
- Apply the parking brake. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
- With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation
The automatic transmission park lock control system is a safety device that prevents
an inadvertent shift out of PARK. The driver must press the brake pedal before moving
the park lever out of the ...
Bushing and Mating Shaft Inspection
Note: Proper bushing and corresponding mating shaft inspection should
be performed before replacing the bushing, shaft, and in some cases, the component
which houses the bushing. Thoroughly c ...
Other materials:
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle,
such as a motor home. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are
known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with
all four wheels on the ground. Dolly towing is towin ...
Data Link Communications Description and Operation
Note: This is an overview of different serial data buses used by GM
devices to communicate with each others. Use Data Communication Schematics to
find out which serial data buses are configured for a specific vehicle.
Circuit Description
There are many components in a vehicle t ...
Intake Air Pressure and Temperature Sensor Replacement
Intake Air Pressure and Temperature Sensor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner
Replacement.
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Intake ...
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