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Ignition Lock: Testing and Inspection

KEY INTERLOCK MECHANISM CHECK





Completely stop the vehicle and switch OFF the engine before making the check
1. Check to be sure that, under the following conditions, the selector lever cannot be moved from the "P" position to any other position.
Also check, at the same time, that the button cannot be pressed.

Ignition key position: "LOCK" or removed
Brake pedal: Depressed






2. Check to be sure that, under the following conditions, the selector lever can be moved from the "P" position to any other position.
Press the button a few times and check to be sure that the selector lever moves smoothly.

Ignition key position: "ACC"
Brake pedal: Depressed
Button: Pressed






3. Check to be sure that, at all positions of the selector lever (other than "P"), the ignition key cannot be turned to the "LOCK" position.
Check to be sure that the ignition key smoothly turns to the "LOCK" position when the selector lever is then set to the "P" position and the button is released.
4. If above are not checked okay, adjust key interlock cable mechanism as follows.
1. Remove front console assembly.
2. Place selector lever into "P" position.
3. Turn ignition key to the "LOCK" position.





4. Loosen nut that secures key interlock cable.
5. Lightly pressing lock cam A in the direction of arrow, lightly push key interlock cable to take up slack and tighten nut to secure key interlock cable.
6. Reinstall front console assembly.