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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.