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 cable from the vehicle battery.
2. Remove console assembly.
3. Remove the gearshift knob set screw and knob.
4. Remove the screws retaining the gearshift indicator bezel and remove bezel and indicator lamp.
5. Reinstall the gearshift knob.
6. Place shifter in PARK.
7. Turn ignition switch to the LOCK or ACCESSORY position. If cable has lost its adjustment, manually position cable to get key into LOCK or ACCESSORY position. Grasp slug on interlock cable with needle nose pliers and pull back on cable. This will allow the ignition switch to be turned to the LOCK or ACCESSORY position.
8. Check that the interlock cable slug is completely seated into the shifter interlock lever.
9. Check that the ignition switch is still in the LOCK or ACCESSORY position.

Interlock Cable Adjuster Lock:

10. Pry up the adjuster lock on the shifter/ignition interlock cable.
11. Place a 1 mm (0.040) shim between the larger diameter portion of the shifter gate pin and the plastic cam.
12. The spring on the interlock cable should automatically compensate for the slack in the adjuster.
13. Snap down the interlock adjuster lock onto the cable and remove the shim.
14. After adjusting the interlock system, perform the Interlock System Operation Check.