Ignition Switch - Key Difficult to Remove
No: TSB-97-23-006Date: June, 1997
Model: See below
SUBJECT:
IGNITION KEY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE
PURPOSE
The ignition key may be difficult to remove when the shift lever is returned to the "P" position, especially in cold ambient temperatures. This bulletin describes how to improve ignition key interlock performance by installing an A/T shifter control cable kit.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The ignition key interlock cable keeps constant pressure on the key lock cam when the shift lever is in either the "R", "N", "D", "2", or "L" position. When the shift lever is moved to the "P" position, the constant pressure on the key lock cam may bind the detent pin, not allowing it to return to the "P", position. This condition causes the ignition key to be difficult to remove.
An A/T shifter control cable kit is now available with a rubber washer on the shifter lever side. When the shift lever is in the "P" position, the rubber washer creates a backward pressure on the shift lever to allow the detent pin to move more freely. The detent pin motion can now rotate the key lock cam, and the ignition key can be easily removed.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
^ 1995-96 Eclipse automatic transaxle models equipped with 2.0L turbocharged engine
^ 1995-96 Eclipse Spyder automatic transaxle models equipped with 2.0L turbocharged or 2.4L engine
^ 1994-96 Galant automatic transaxle models
PROCEDURE
1. Follow the instructions in Group 23 of the appropriate service manual to remove the NT shift interlock cable.
2. Install the components in A/T shifter cable kit, following the instructions in the appropriate service manual for A/T shifter cable installation.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION