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Pinpoint Test Q : BTSI Transmission Shift Interlock System Does Not Release

  1. Q1 INSPECT BTSI OVERRIDE SWITCH

    • INSPECT the BTSI override switch for debris or foreign materials that might prevent actuation.

    Is any debris or foreign material present? 

    Yes  CLEAN any debris or foreign material from the BTSI override switch. GO to  Q2
    No  GO to  Q2
  2. Q2 CHECK THE BTSI OVERRIDE SWITCH INPUT CIRCUITS

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect BTSI Override Switch C343.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      Refer to C3430-4
      GFD395172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground
      Refer to C3430-6
      GFD395172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Is voltage greater than 5 volts? 

    Yes  GO to  Q4
    No  GO to  Q3
  3. Q3 CHECK THE BTSI OVERRIDE SWITCH INPUT CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect GSM C3532.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      Refer to C3430-4
      GFD395171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C3532-16
      Refer to C3430-6
      GFD395171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C3532-8

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  Q5
    No  REPAIR the circuit.
  4. Q4 CHECK THE BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK ACTUATOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      Refer to C3430-2
      GFD395171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new BTSI switch. REFER to: Brake Shift Interlock Override Switch  .
    No  REPAIR the circuit.
  5. Q5 CHECK FOR CORRECT GSM (GEAR SHIFT MODULE) OPERATION

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect and inspect all GSM connectors.
    • Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
    • Reconnect the GSM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes  CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs. If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs address this concern, INSTALL a new GSM. REFER to: Gear Shift Module (GSM)  .
    No  The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.