Repair Procedure A

1. Remove and discard the plastic solenoid cover from the ignition switch key interlock solenoid.

2. Note the position of the interlock solenoid plunger; you'll need to reinstall it the same way.

3. Remove and discard the screw from the interlock solenoid. Keep the solenoid attached to its electrical connector.

NOTE:

^ Be careful not to lose the solenoid plunger; it slides out easily.

^ Keep the plunger free of dirt or grease while it's removed from the solenoid.





4. Note the position of the interlock lever spring; you'll need to install the new spring the same way. Also, measure the installed height of the interlock lever pin with vernier calipers. This measurement will be used in step 8.





5. Attach the slide hammer to the interlock lever pin, and use it to remove the pin. Discard the pin, the lever, and the spring.





6. Wipe off any debris from the lever's sliding surface on the ignition switch with a clean cloth or a cotton swab.

NOTE:
To keep debris out of the ignition switch, do not clean it with compressed air.





7. Attach the slide hammer to the new lever pin, insert the lever into the ignition switch, and seat the pin with the slide hammer.





8. Use vernier calipers to measure the installed height of the lever pin. The height should be close to the measurement you made in step 4. If the height is more than 5.3 mm, the pin is not seated. If needed, reattach the slide hammer, then seat the pin.

NOTE:
It's normal for the interlock lever to be loose, even when the pin is fully seated.





9. Install the new spring on the lever. Make sure you attach the ends of the spring correctly:

^ The right end goes into the slot on the ignition switch.

^ The lefi end goes behind the notch on the interlock lever.

^ Once the spring is correctly installed, make sure the lever moves freely and returns properly.





10. Insert the plunger into the interlock solenoid, then install the solenoid using a new screw. Make sure the groove of the solenoid plunger is in the fork on the lever.

11 Install the new plastic solenoid cover on the interlock solenoid.

12. Set the parking brake, then turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

13. With the brake pedal pressed, shift the transmission to Neutral.

14. Try to turn the ignition switch from the ON (II) position to the LOCK (0) position five times.

^ If you cannot turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, your repair was successful; go to step 17.

^ If you can turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, go to step 15.

15. Remove the solenoid cover, and make sure the groove of the solenoid plunger is installed in the fork on the lever.

^ If needed, correct the position of the solenoid plunger, then go to step 16.

^ If the solenoid plunger is correctly installed, there is an electrical problem with the interlock system; refer to the Automatic Transmission section of the appropriate service manual for troubleshooting information. Once the interlock is working normally, go to step 16.

16. Install the solenoid cover.

17. Install the steering column covers.





18. Center-punch a completion mark above the 15th character of the engine compartment VIN.