2021 TRANSMISSION

Shift Lock Control System - Trailblazer

SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAMS

SHIFT LOCK CONTROL WIRING SCHEMATICS
Shift Lock Control

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES

DTC B270A
Diagnostic Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic System Check prior to using this diagnostic procedure: Diagnostic System
Check - Vehicle
Review the description of Strategy Based Diagnosis: Strategy Based Diagnosis
An overview of each diagnostic category can be found here: Diagnostic Procedure Instructions

DTC Descriptor

DTC B270A 02

Park Lock Solenoid Actuator Control Circuit = Short to Ground

Diagnostic Fault Information

Short to Open/High Short to Signal

Circuit Ground Resistance Voltage Performance
B+ - Body Control Module
1 1 - -
Terminal 4 X1
Control B270A 02, 1 1 2 -
Ground - 1 - -
1. S3 Transmission Shift Lever = Locked - Brake Pedal Applied
2. S3 Transmission Shift Lever = Unlocked - Brake Pedal Not Applied

Circuit/System Description
For an overview of the component/system, refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description
and Operation

Circuit Description
The output circuit is switched to 12 V to activate the
Control
component.
Ground Chassis Ground

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode

Brake Pedal Applied
Transmission in Park

Frequency the DTC runs = Continuously - After the running conditions are met

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B270A 02

M7 Transmission Shift Lock Control Solenoid Actuat or Control Circuit = Short to Ground - For greater than
60 s
Actions Taken When the DTC Sets

S3 Transmission Shift Lever = Locked

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

A current DTC will clear on the next malfunction-free ignition cycle.

A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Body Control System Wiring Schematics

Shift Lock Control Wiring Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Master Electrical Component List , or Component Connector End Views - Index

Electrical Information Reference

Circuit Testing
Connector Repairs
Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode

2. Verify the scan tool parameter: Brake Pedal Applied = Inactive
 If not the specified state
Refer to Stop Lamps Malfunction
Go to next step: If the specified state
3. Operate the component: Brake Pedal - Pressed

Operate the component: S3 Transmission Shift Lever - Park & Drive

If not the specified state

Refer to Circuit/System Testing

Go to next step: If the specified state

4. All OK.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition/Vehicle & All vehicle systems - Off

2. Disconnect the electrical connector: X1K9 Body Control Module
3. Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode
4. Verify a test lamp turns On between the test points: B+ circuit terminal 4 & Ground
If the test lamp does not turn On and the circuit fuse is OK
1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
2. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points: B+ circuit terminal 4 & Output terminal @ Fuse
If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
If less than 2 ohms - Verify the fuse is OK and there is voltage at the fuse.
If the test lamp does not turn On and the circuit fuse is open
1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
2. Disconnect the electrical connector: X7K9 Body Control Module
3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points: Control circuit terminal 4 & Ground
If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
If infinite resistance - Replace the component: K9 Body Control Module
Go to next step: If the test lamp turns On

NOTE: It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down before an
accurate ground or low reference circuit continuity test can be performed.

5. Ignition/Vehicle & All vehicle systems - Off

6. Disconnect the electrical connector: S3 Transmission Shift Lever
7. Test for less than 10 ohms between the test points: Ground circuit terminal 2 & Ground
If 10 ohms or greater
1. Disconnect ground terminal.
2. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points: Ground circuit terminal 2 & Ground
If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
If less than 2 ohms - Repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
Go to next step: If less than 10 ohms
8. Connect a test lamp between the test points: Control circuit terminal 4 & Ground circuit terminal 2
9. Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode
10. Perform the scan tool control function: Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Solenoid Actuator

Verify the test lamp turns On and Off.

 If the test lamp is always Off
1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
2. Disconnect the electrical connector: K9 Body Control Module
3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points: Control circuit terminal 4 @ Component
harness & Ground
If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
Go to next step: If infinite resistance
4. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points: Control circuit terminal 4 @ Component harness
& Terminal 6 X7 @ Control module harness
If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
If less than 2 ohms Replace the component: K9 Body Control Module
If the test lamp is always On
1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
2. Disconnect the electrical connector: K9 Body Control Module
3. Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode
4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points: Control circuit terminal 4 @ Component harness &
Ground
If 1 V or greater - Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
If less than 1 V - Replace the component: K9 Body Control Module
Go to next step: If the test lamp turns On and Off
5. Test or replace the component: S3 Transmission Shift Lever

Component Testing

1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
2. Disconnect the electrical connector: S3 Transmission Shift Lever
3. Connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the test points: Control terminal 4 & 12 V
4. Momentarily connect a jumper wire between the test points: Ground terminal 2 & Ground

Verify the component produces a clicking sound: M7 Transmission Shift Lock Control Solenoid Actuator

If the component does not produce a sound

Replace the component: S3 Transmission Shift Lever

Go to next step: If the component produces a sound

5. All OK.
Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair: Diagnostic Repair Verification

Transmission Control Replacement (With Base) , or Transmission Control Replacement (Without

Base)
For control module replacement, programming, and setup refer to Control Module References

SYMPTOMS - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK CONTROL

NOTE: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.

1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that
all of the following are true:
 There are no DTCs set.
The control modules can communicate via the serial data link.
2. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation.
Visual/Physical Inspection

Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the automatic transmission shift lock
control.
Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could
cause the symptom.
Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for
Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure in order to diagnose the symptom:

Transmission Control Lever Malfunction

TRANSMISSION CONTROL LEVER MALFUNCTION

Diagnostic Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic System Check prior to using this diagnostic procedure: Diagnostic System
Check - Vehicle
Review the description of Strategy Based Diagnosis: Strategy Based Diagnosis
An overview of each diagnostic category can be found here: Diagnostic Procedure Instructions
Diagnostic Fault Information

Short to Open/High Short to Signal

Circuit Ground Resistance Voltage Performance
B+ - Body Control Module
1 1 - -
Terminal 4 X1
Control B270A 02, 1 1 2 -
Ground - 1 - -
1. S3 Transmission Shift Lever = Locked - Brake Pedal Applied
2. S3 Transmission Shift Lever = Unlocked - Brake Pedal Not Applied

Circuit/System Description

For an overview of the component/system, refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description
and Operation

Circuit Description
The output circuit is switched to 12 V to activate the
Control
component.
Ground Chassis Ground

Reference Information

Schematic Reference
 Body Control System Wiring Schematics
Shift Lock Control Wiring Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Master Electrical Component List , or Component Connector End Views - Index

Description and Operation

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Circuit Testing
Connector Repairs
Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode

2. Verify the scan tool parameter: Brake Pedal Applied = Inactive
If not the specified state
Refer to Stop Lamps Malfunction
Go to next step: If the specified state
3. Operate the component: Brake Pedal - Pressed

Operate the component: S3 Transmission Shift Lever - Park & Drive

If not the specified state

Refer to Circuit/System Testing

Go to next step: If the specified state

4. All OK.
Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition/Vehicle & All vehicle systems - Off

2. Disconnect the electrical connector: X1K9 Body Control Module
3. Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode
4. Verify a test lamp turns On between the test points: B+ circuit terminal 4 & Ground
If the test lamp does not turn On and the circuit fuse is OK
1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
2. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points: B+ circuit terminal 4 & Output terminal @ Fuse
If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
If less than 2 ohms - Verify the fuse is OK and there is voltage at the fuse.
If the test lamp does not turn On and the circuit fuse is open
1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
2. Disconnect the electrical connector: X7K9 Body Control Module
 3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points: Control circuit terminal 4 & Ground
If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
If infinite resistance - Replace the component: K9 Body Control Module
Go to next step: If the test lamp turns On

NOTE: It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down before an
accurate ground or low reference circuit continuity test can be performed.

5. Ignition/Vehicle & All vehicle systems - Off

6. Disconnect the electrical connector: S3 Transmission Shift Lever
7. Test for less than 10 ohms between the test points: Ground circuit terminal 2 & Ground
If 10 ohms or greater
1. Disconnect ground terminal.
2. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points: Ground circuit terminal 2 & Ground
If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
If less than 2 ohms - Repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
Go to next step: If less than 10 ohms
8. Connect a test lamp between the test points: Control circuit terminal 4 & Ground circuit terminal 2
9. Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode
10. Perform the scan tool control function: Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Solenoid Actuator

Verify the test lamp turns On and Off.

If the test lamp is always Off

1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
2. Disconnect the electrical connector: K9 Body Control Module
3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points: Control circuit terminal 4 @ Component
harness & Ground
If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
Go to next step: If infinite resistance
4. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points: Control circuit terminal 4 @ Component harness
& Terminal 6 X7 @ Control module harness
If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
If less than 2 ohms Replace the component: K9 Body Control Module
If the test lamp is always On
1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
2. Disconnect the electrical connector: K9 Body Control Module
3. Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode
4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points: Control circuit terminal 4 @ Component harness &
Ground
If 1 V or greater - Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
If less than 1 V - Replace the component: K9 Body Control Module
Go to next step: If the test lamp turns On and Off
5. Test or replace the component: S3 Transmission Shift Lever

Component Testing

1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
2. Disconnect the electrical connector: S3 Transmission Shift Lever
 3. Connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the test points: Control terminal 4 & 12 V
4. Momentarily connect a jumper wire between the test points: Ground terminal 2 & Ground

Verify the component produces a clicking sound: M7 Transmission Shift Lock Control Solenoid Actuator

If the component does not produce a sound

Replace the component: S3 Transmission Shift Lever

Go to next step: If the component produces a sound

5. All OK.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair: Diagnostic Repair Verification

Transmission Control Replacement (With Base) , or Transmission Control Replacement (Without

Base)
For control module replacement, programming, and setup refer to Control Module References

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK CONTROL DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

The Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control 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 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Solenoid (serviced as the Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Actuator)
The Body Control Module (BCM)
The Engine Control Module (ECM)

The BCM controls the voltage to the shift lock control solenoid though the shift lock control solenoid
controlled voltage circuit. The following conditions must be met before the BCM will supply voltage to the
shift lock control solenoid:

The ignition is in the ON position.

The ECM sends an input via GMLAN serial data to the BCM when the Transmission Control Module
(TCM) indicates the transmission is in the PARK position.
The BCM receives a brake applied input from the stop lamp switch.

Since the shift lock control solenoid is permanently grounded, the BCM supplies voltage to the automatic
transmission shift lock control solenoid, releasing the mechanical lock on the shift lever as the solenoid
energizes. The energized solenoid allows the driver to move the shift lever out of the PARK position. When the
brake pedal is not applied, the BCM turns the control voltage output of the shift lock control solenoid OFF, de-
energizing the shift lock control solenoid. When the transmission is in the PARK position, the de-energized
shift lock control solenoid will prevent shifting as the lever is mechanically locked in the PARK position.

During remote start operation the BCM will de-energize the automatic transmission shift lock control circuit,
locking the shift lever in the PARK position