OBD Guide

C05D7

Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Control Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Inability to change gears without pressing the brake pedal
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates
  • Shift Lever Lock

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in BTSI wiring harness
  • BTSI solenoid malfunction
  • Damage to the brake pedal sensor
  • Software failure in the transmission control module (TCM)
  • BTSI circuit fuse problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the BTSI wiring harness
  2. Test the BTSI solenoid for faults
  3. Check the brake pedal sensor
  4. Read trouble codes from the TCM
  5. If necessary, replace faulty components

Related codes

Error C05D7 by Vehicle Brand