Ignition Switch/Shift Lever - Inoperable

Number 84-3-18 Date 1/85


Subject: IGNITION SWITCH AND/OR SHIFT LEVER LOCK UP ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WITH CONSOLE - 1984 2000 SUNBIRD, FIERO, FIREBIRD, 6000, AND PHOENIX

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 6000
Without Tilt Wheel Phoenix Code TR 10037700


Automatic Transmission 7843451 Fiero Code TP 10037699
With Tilt Wheel
Firebird Code TS 10037701

2000 Code TP 10037702