Looking at the wiring diagram it looks like a simple switch that grounds the input to the TCM and lights the light. The TCM controls its operation. It might be able to be programmed out, but it would depend on what is causing the fault. Because the switch simply grounds the TCM pin 4 in connector B it's possible that the wire has rubbed through somewhere and that is why it is staying engaged. The best way to test this would be to use a scan tool and see if the TCM is getting the hold signal when the light is on, and you haven't touched the switch. The next step would be to go to the TCM located behind the dash near the steering column and pull the B connector and de-pin the Dark Green and white wire on pin 4. Plug it back in and see if the light stays off and if it shifts correctly. If it does, then the wire has an intermittent short. It then becomes your choice to run a replacement to the switch or leave it off. If the light still comes on and it shifts badly, then it is more likely a bad TCM.
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Friday, January 3rd, 2025 AT 12:09 PM