Inspection Procedure 7

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 7: Ignition Key can be Turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) Position when Selector Lever is at any Position Other than "P" Position.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)

Lock cam, steering lock cylinder assembly, transaxle control cable, or key interlock cable may be defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

- Malfunction of lock cam
- Malfunction of steering lock cylinder assembly
- Malfunction of transaxle control cable
- Malfunction of key interlock cable

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. Check that the ignition key can not be turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position with the selector lever at any position other than "P" position.

STEP 2. Check the fit of the lock cam.

Q. Is the lock cam installed correctly?

YES Go to Step 3.

NO Install the lock cam correctly. Check that the ignition key can not be turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position with the selector lever at any position other than "P" position.

STEP 3. Check the lock cam.

Q. Is the lock cam in good condition?

YES Go to Step 4.

NO Replace the selector lever assembly. Refer to Service and Repair.
Check that the ignition key can not be turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position with the selector lever at any position other than "P" position.

STEP 4. Check the fit of the key interlock cable.

Q. Is the key interlock cable installed correctly?

YES Go to Step 5.

NO Install the key interlock cable correctly. Refer to Service and Repair.
Check that the ignition key can not be turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position with the selector lever at any position other than "P" position.

STEP 5. Check the key interlock cable.

Q. Is the key interlock cable in good condition?

YES Go to Step 6.

NO Replace the key interlock cable. Refer to Service and Repair.
Check that the ignition key can not be turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position with the selector lever at any position other than "P" position.

STEP 6. Check the fit of the transaxle control cable.

Q. Is the transaxle control cable installed correctly?

YES Replace the steering lock cylinder assembly. Refer to Removal and Replacement and Overhaul.
Check that the ignition key can not be turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position with the selector lever at any position other than "P" position.

NO Install the transaxle control cable correctly. Refer to Service and Repair.
Check that the ignition key can not be turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position with the selector lever at any position other than "P" position.