Description & Operation: Introduction

The BTSI system is a safety device that prevents an inadvertent shift out of PARK when the engine is running. The driver must press the brake pedal before moving the shift lever out of the PARK position. The system consists of the following components:

• The brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) solenoid (also referred to as A/T shift lock control solenoid).
• The park/neutral position switch (PNP).
• The BTSI switch (also referred to as stoplamp switch, and part of TCC/cruise release switch).

With the ignition ON, battery voltage is supplied to the stoplamp switch. When the brake pedal is pressed, the contacts in the stoplamp switch close, suppling battery voltage to the A/T shift lock control solenoid. With the transmission in the PARK position, the contacts in the PNP switch are closed, suppling a path to ground for the A/T shift lock control solenoid. This energizes the BTSI solenoid, releasing the mechanical lock, allowing the driver to move the shift lever out of the PARK position.