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Inspection Procedure 2




INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Selector Lever cannot be Moved from "P" to "R" Position with Brake Pedal Depressed when Ignition Key is at any Position Other than "LOCK" (OFF) Position.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)

Selector lever assembly, shift lock cable, key interlock cable, transaxle control cable, or lock cam may be defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

- Malfunction of selector lever assembly
- Malfunction of shift lock cable
- Malfunction of key interlock cable
- Malfunction of transaxle control cable
- Malfunction of lock cam

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the connection of lock cam and key interlock cable.

Q. Is the connection of lock cam and key interlock cable in good condition?

YES Go to Step 2.

NO Repair the connection of lock cam. When the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position.

STEP 2. Check the connection of selector lever assembly and transaxle control cable.

Q. Is the connection of selector lever assembly and shift transaxle control cable in good condition?

YES Go to Step 3.

NO Repair the connection of selector lever assembly and transaxle control cable.
When the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position.

STEP 3. Check the fit of the shift lock cable.

Q. Is the shift lock cable installed correctly?

YES Go to Step 4.

NO Install the shift lock cable correctly. Refer to Service and Repair.
When the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position.

STEP 4. Check the shift lock cable.

Q. Is the shift lock cable in good condition?

YES Go to Step 5.

NO Replace the shift lock cable. Refer to Service and Repair.
When the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position.

STEP 5. Check the fit of the key interlock cable.

Q. Is the key interlock cable installed correctly?

YES Go to Step 6.

NO Install the key interlock cable correctly. Refer to Service and Repair.
When the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position.

STEP 6. Check the key interlock cable.

Q. Is the key interlock cable in good condition?

YES Go to Step 7.

NO Replace the key interlock cable. Refer to Service and Repair.
When the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position.

STEP 7. Check the fit of the transaxle control cable.

Q. Is the transaxle control cable installed correctly?

YES Go to Step 8.

NO Install the transaxle control cable correctly. Refer to Service and Repair.
When the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position.

STEP 8. Check the transaxle control cable.

Q. Is the transaxle control cable in good condition?

YES Repair or replace the selector lever assembly. Refer to Service and Repair.
When the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position.

NO Replace the transaxle control cable. Refer to Service and Repair.
When the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position.