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Ignition Switch - Unworkable in Accessory Position

Bulletin: 84-6D-3

Date: Feb.. '85

Ref.No. 85-111-6D
SUBJECT: IGNITION SWITCH AND/OR SHIFT LEVER ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WITH CONSOLE


MODELS AFFECTED: 1984 SKYHAWK, SKYLARK AND CENTURY


Condition:

The ignition switch may become unworkable in the accessory position, and/or the shift lever will not move when excessive shift handle button loads are applied.

Cause:

The ignition switch becomes unworkable when excessive shift handle button loads are applied while the ignition switch is in the accessory position, and the park lock cable slider is forced past the ignition switch inhibitor pin.

Correction:

Replace ignition switch assembly and park lock cable assembly using the following part numbers.

NOTICE: The ignition switches can be identified by a beige colored park lock inhibitor body attached to the ignition switch assembly.


Ignition Switch With Beige Colored Park
Lock Inhibitor Body Park Lock Cables

Automatic Transmission 7843497 Century
Without Tilt Wheel Skylark Code TR 10037700

Automatic Transmission 7843451
With Tilt Wheel Skyhawk Code TP 10037702