I am trying to make sure my brake controller is properly wired. my brakes do not work automatically when I press the brake pedal,but do work when I manually use switch on brake controller.

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Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System
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 control solenoid
• The brake switch
• The rear integration module (RIM)
• The transmission control module (TCM) or powertrain control module (PCM)
With the ignition ON, battery positive voltage is supplied to the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid from the ignition 3 relay. The automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid is controlled by the rear integration module. When the rear integration module (RIM) receives a class 2 serial data message from the transmission control module (TCM) or powertrain control module (PCM) indicating that the shift lever is in the PARK position the rear integration module (RIM) grounds the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid control circuit. This causes the solenoid to energize mechanically locking the shift lever in the PARK position. When the driver presses the brake pedal the rear integration module receives the brake applied signal and turns off the ground to the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid control circuit. This allows the shift lever to be moved out of the PARK position.

Shift Lever Does Not Move with Brake Pedal Depressed

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Apply the parking brake and block the wheels.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Attempt to move the shift lever out of the PARK position.
Does the shift lever move out of the PARK position?
YES - Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems
NO - Go to Step 3
3
Turn OFF the ignition.
Install a scan tool.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
With a scan tool, observe the TCC brake switch parameter in the transmission data display list.
Press and release the brake pedal several times.
Does the TCC brake switch status turn ON and OFF with the brake pedal?
YES - Go to Step 4
NO - Go to Stop Lamps Inoperative in Lighting Systems
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With a scan tool, observe the brake to shift control parameter in the rear integration module data list.
Press and release the brake pedal several times.
Does the brake to shift control status turn ON and OFF with the brake pedal?
YES - Go to Step 5
NO - Go to Step 8
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Turn OFF the ignition.
Connect a test lamp between the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid supply voltage circuit and the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid control circuit at the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
With a scan tool, command the brake to shift control ON and OFF several times while observing the test lamp.
Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command?
YES - Go to Step 7
NO - Go to Step 6
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Test the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid control circuit for and open or short to battery voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
YES - Go to Step 11
NO - Go to Step 8
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Inspect for poor connection at the harness connector of the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
YES - Go to Step 11
NO - Go to Step 9
8
Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the rear integration module (RIM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Yes - Go to Step 11
NO - Go to Step 10
9
Replace the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator Replacement .
YES - Did you complete the replacement?
NO - Go to Step 11
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Replace the RIM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.
YES - Did you complete the replacement?
NO - Go to Step 11
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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you find and correct the condition?
YES - System OK
NO - Go to Step 2

is it a linkage issue? if the shift lever is working and you can feel the detents, check your fluid make sure it is full and clean, if not you could have internal issues with the trans

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System
The automatic transmission shift lock control is a safety device that prevents an inadvertent shift out of PARK when the ignition is ON. The driver must press the brake pedal before moving the shift lever out of the PARK position. The system consists of the following components:
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The automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid.

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The automatic transmission shift lock control switch.

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The park/neutral position switch.

With the ignition in the ON position, battery positive voltage is supplied to the park/neutral position switch. When the transmission is in the PARK position the contacts in the park/neutral position switch are closed. This allows current to flow through the switch to the automatic transmission shift lock control switch. The circuit continues through the normally-closed switch to the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. The automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid is permanently grounded. This energizes the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid, locking the shift linkage in the PARK position. When the driver presses the brake pedal the contacts in the automatic transmission shift lock control switch open, causing the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid to release. This allows the shift lever to move from the PARK position.
Park Lock Solenoid
The park lock solenoid is a safety device that prevents an inadvertent shift out of PARK when the key is in the OFF position. The key must be in the RUN position to release the park lock solenoid. The system consists of the park lock solenoid. With the ignition in the ON position, voltage is supplied to the park lock solenoid. The park lock solenoid energizes through a permanent ground unlocking the shift lever. With the ignition in the OFF or ACCY position the park lock solenoid de-energizes and locks the shift lever in the park position.
Shift Lever Does Not Move with Brake Pedal Depressed
DEFINITION: Transmission shift lever will not move out of the PARK position with the ignition ON and the brake pedal pressed.

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Did you perform the Symptoms - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control tests and all the necessary inspection?
Go to Step 2
Go to Symptoms - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control

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1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Attempt to move the shift lever out of the PARK position.

Does the shift lever move out of the PARK position?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems
NO Go to Step 3

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the automatic transmission shift lock control switch.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Attempt to move the transmission shift lever out of the PARK position.

Does the transmission shift lever move out of the PARK position?
Go to Step 6
Go to Step 4

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Attempt to move the transmission shift lever out of the PARK position.

Does the transmission shift lever move out of the PARK position?
Go to Step 7
Go to Step 5
Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 10
Go to Step 9

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the automatic transmission shift lock control switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 10
Go to Step 8

7

Repair the short to battery positive voltage in the A/T shift lock control solenoid supply voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 10
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Replace the automatic transmission shift lock control switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
Did you complete the replacement?

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System
The automatic transmission shift lock control system is a safety device that prevents an inadvertent shift out of PARK when the ignition is ON. The driver must press the brake pedal before moving the shift lever out of the PARK position. The system consists of the following components:
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The automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid

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The automatic transmission shift lock control switch

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The brake to shift relay

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The rear integration module (RIM)

With the ignition in the ON position, battery positive voltage is supplied to the brake to shift relay coil. When the RIM energizes the brake to shift relay, the brake to shift relay switch contacts close suppling battery voltage to the automatic transmission shift lock control switch. The circuit continues through the normally --closed switch to the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. The permanently grounded solenoid is energized. This locks the shift linkage in the PARK position. When the driver presses the brake pedal, the contacts in the automatic transmission shift lock control switch open. This causes the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid to release. This allows the shift lever to move from the PARK position.
Shift Lever Does Not Move with Brake Pedal Depressed ?

Check your Brake Switch on the Back of your Brake Pedal, you have loose wires or your switch is not working properly

Check for a blowin fuse,

Its possible that your Safety Interlock is causing these problems. Look and see if the Brake lights come on when you press the Brake pedal. If they do not, it is a sure sign that the switch on the Brake pedal lever is either broken or misaligned. It is a common problem for a Drivers foot to hit this control switch.

Some models are designed to either fail to crank or fail to shift out of Park unless the Brake pedal is pressed. The switch at the top of the Brake pedal lever sends the signal for either sysstem to work.

The starter solenoid will get a "tickler" charge on the small wire to the solenoid. If you find that the Brake switch is working, then check this small wire to the Solenoid with a Voltmeter. It should show Voltage when the Brake pedal is pressed and the Ignition Key is held to the crank position.

Sometimes you can bypass the Starter solenoid with 1 battery jumper cable mounted to the Battery side of the Starter solenoid and briefly touched the jumper wire to the starter side of the Solenoid. Make sure the trans is out of gear if this is a stickshift.

You'll need to repace the switch itself if it is defective. These are available at most auto-parts stores, and looking at the switch itself will help in determining what you actually need to do in removing it. It fits into a set position on the side of the dash nearest to the driver, just in front of the brake pedal arm, and is operated by pressing on the brake pedal, which causes the switch to make contact internally and pass voltage through to the brake light or to the cruise control system.

To remove, disconnect wiring harness, remove the front retaining nut and once it's removed, slide the switch out of the mount, just compare the new switch to the old one to make sure they are the same, then reinstall after putting the nuts & washers at approximately the same location on the new one, once installed, test the adjustment by making sure the brake light is not on without the brake pedal being pushed, then check the cruise control, it should engage properly as well as disengage when you press on the brake pedal. Adjustments are made by adjusting the mounting position either forwards or backwards with the mounting hardware.

If you are having problems with this, verify the voltage coming into one side of the switch with the pedal not being pressed, then the voltage should pass through the switch, when the brake pedal is pressed. On a dual switch (see below) ground voltage goes through the Cruise control part of the switch-depending on the model, but on either type, removing the connection from the switch and verifying continuity when the switch is activated will determine if it is working properly, as long as the switch breaks continuity when not being activated.

Some of these switches are dual purpose, working both the brake light and the cruise control, some are individual switches with one for each, and on some cars, the brake light switch works for both the cruise and the brake light.

Good luck.

HI. The brake light switch may be the culprit here. This is located just under the brake pedal shaft. This switch can become unstable overtime if the structure is not sound, or defective. When inspecting, make sure the wire connectors are connected properly. Make sure the contacts are not corroded, or separated from the switch itself. You can also test the current by using a meter. Use one of the bulb housing clips, and attach the meter prongs to the connector prongs inside both of the brake light connector clips. While you allow your assistant to press the brake pedal, register the current level. If there is not a registered level present when the pedal is pressed replace the switch.


Note(To rule out a wiring harness issue, simply test the brake light switch for continuity)

no disrespect but....
Check the book and make sure you are using the proper bulbs on all sides. (3957 looks just like 3956 but wont work right)