Diagnosis By Symptom - Steering Column Lock

WILL NOT UNLOCK
Inspect for:
^ Improper shift control cable adjustment.
^ Damaged shaft assembly.
^ Damaged lock cylinder assembly.
^ Damaged ignition switch assembly.
^ Improper Park Lock Cable adjustment.

WILL NOT LOCK
Inspect for:
^ Damaged shaft assembly.
^ Damaged lock cylinder assembly.
^ Improper park lock cable adjustment.
^ Damaged ignition switch assembly.
^ Damaged shear bolts.

HIGH LOCK EFFORT IN LOCK CYLINDER BETWEEN "OFF," AND " LOCK-OFF"
Inspect for:
^ Damaged shaft assembly.
^ Damaged lock cylinder housing assembly.
^ Damaged ignition switch assembly.
^ Improper Park Lock Cable adjustment.
^ Improper shift control cable adjustment.
^ Damaged lock bolt assembly.

WILL STICK IN "START"
Inspect for:
^ Damaged lock cylinder assembly.
^ Binding between lock cylinder bezel and cover.

KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED IN "OFF-LOCK"
Inspect for:
^ Bent or twisted ignition key.
^ Damaged lock cylinder assembly.
^ Improper park lock cable adjustment.
^ Improper shift control cable adjustment.
^ Damaged lock bolt base.

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