Shift Interlock: Adjustments

If ignition switch cannot be turned to the LOCK position, with shifter in PARK, an adjustment of the Interlock System may be required. To adjust Shifter/ Ignition Interlock System, follow procedure listed below.
1. Disconnect and isolate, the battery negative W cable from the vehicle battery.
2. Remove the gearshift knob set screw and knob.
3. Remove console assembly.
4. Install the gearshift knob set screw and knob.

Fig. 318:

5. Place the shift lever in PARK. Move the Ignition key to the LOCK position (Fig. 318) and remove the key.

Fig. 317:

NOTE: Do not adjust the interlock cable at the location shown in (Fig. 317).

Fig. 319:

6. If the interlock cable is being replaced, remove the lock pin (Fig. 319). This will allow the cable to "self adjust" to the correct position. Tighten the locking clip by pushing it down (Fig. 319).
7. If the interlock cable is not being replaced, the lock pin will not exist. Pull outward on cable locking clip (Fig. 319) to allow cable to self adjust.
8. Verify interlock system operation:
- With the lock cylinder in LOCK position (Fig. 318) and the ignition key removed, the shifter SHOULD NOT be able to move out of PARK.
- With the ignition key in the ON/RUN position (Fig. 318), the shifter SHOULD be able to move out of PARK and into ANY gear range.
- Place the shifter in DRIVE. The ignition key SHOULD NOT be able to be removed.
- Return the shifter to PARK. The ignition key SHOULD be able to return to LOCK (Fig. 318) and be removed.
- Any failure to meet these correct system responses requires system repair.
9. Install the bezel on the shifter console.
10. Install shifter handle.