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Steering Column Lock System

WILL NOT UNLOCK
Inspect the following:
^ Damaged housing assembly.
^ Damaged shaft assembly.
^ Damaged shear bolts.
^ Damaged lock cylinder assembly.
^ Damaged ignition switch assembly.
^ Improper shift control cable adjustment.
^ Damaged electric Park Lock Solenoid.

WILL NOT LOCK
Inspect the following:
^ Damaged housing assembly.
^ Damaged shaft assembly.
^ Damaged lock cylinder assembly.
^ Damaged ignition switch assembly.
^ Damaged shear bolts.
^ Improper shift control cable adjustment.
^ Damaged electric Park Lock Solenoid.

HIGH LOCK EFFORT IN LOCK CYLINDER BETWEEN "OFF" AND "LOCK-OFF"
Inspect the following:
^ Damaged housing assembly.
^ Damaged shaft assembly.
^ Damaged lock cylinder assembly.
^ Damaged ignition switch assembly.
^ Damaged electric Park Lock Solenoid.
^ Improper shift control cable adjustment.

WILL STICK IN "START"
Inspect the following:
^ Damaged ignition switch assembly.
^ Damaged lock cylinder assembly.
^ Binding between lock cylinder bezel and housing.
^ Damaged housing assembly.

KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED IN "OFF-LOCK"
Inspect the following:
^ Damaged ignition switch assembly.
^ Bent or twisted ignition key.
^ Damaged lock cylinder assembly.
^ Improper park lock cable adjustment.
^ Improper shift control cable adjustment.
^ Damaged electric Park Lock Solenoid.

STEERING VIBRATES (SHUTTERS) DURING LOW SPEED OR STATIC STEERING
Inspect the following:
^ Air in system.
^ Loose power steering belt.