Inspection Procedure 6

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 6: Ignition Key cannot be Turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) Position when Selector Lever is at "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 key interlock cable
^ Malfunction of transaxle control cable
^ Malfunction of steering lock cylinder assembly

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 be turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position with the selector lever at "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 be turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position with the selector lever at "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 be turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position with the selector lever at "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 be turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position with the selector lever at "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 be turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position with the selector lever at "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 "P" position.
NO: Install the transaxle control cable correctly. Check that the ignition key can be turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position with the selector lever at "P" position.