Dodge Intrepid - Operation

COLUMN
Vehicles equipped with a column shifter utilize a
brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) solenoid,
which prevents the transmission gear shifter from
being moved out of PARK without a driver in place
(Fig. 371).
OPERATION
The Brake Transmission Shifter/Ignition Interlock
(BTSI) is engaged whenever the ignition switch is in
the LOCK or ACCESSORY position (Fig. 372). An
additional electrically activated feature will prevent
shifting out of the PARK position unless the brake
pedal is depressed at least one-half inch. A magnetic
holding device integral to the interlock cable is ener-
gized when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
When the key is in the ON/RUN position and the
brake pedal is depressed, the shifter is unlocked and
will move into any position. The interlock system
also prevents the ignition switch from being turned
to the LOCK or ACCESSORY position, unless the
shifter is in the gated PARK position.
The following chart describes the normal operation
of the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) sys-
tem. If the “expected response” differs from the vehi-
cle’s response, then system repair and/or adjustment
is necessary.
ACTION EXPECTED RESPONSE
1. Turn key to the 9OFF9
position.
1. Shifter CAN be shifted
out of park.
2. Turn key to the
9ON/RUN9 position.
2. Shifter CANNOT be
shifted out of park.
3. Turn key to the
9ON/RUN9 position and
depress the brake pedal.
3. Shifter CAN be shifted
out of park.
4. Leave shifter in any
gear and try to return key
to the 9LOCK9 or 9ACC9
position.
4. Key cannot be
returned to the 9LOCK9 or
9ACC9 position.
5. Return shifter to
9PARK9 and try to remove
the key.
5. Key can be removed
(after returning to 9LOCK9
position).
6. With the key removed,
try to shift out of 9PARK9.
6. Shifter cannot be
shifted out of 9PARK9.
NOTE: Any failure to meet these expected
responses requires system adjustment or repair.
Fig. 371 BTSI
1 - SHIFT LEVER BRACKET
2 - SOLENOID
3 - KEY CYLINDER
Fig. 372 Ignition Key/Switch Positions
1 - ACC
2 - LOCK
3 - OFF
4 - ON/RUN
5-START
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SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM (Continued)