INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Selector Lever can be Moved from "P" to "R" Position without Depressing Brake Pedal when Ignition Key is at any Position Other than "LOCK" (OFF) Position.: Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

STEP 1. Check the fit of the lock cam.
Q: Is the lock cam installed correctly?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO: Install the lock cam correctly. Refer to DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . When the brake pedal is released with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can not be moved from "P" position to "R" position.
STEP 2. Check the lock cam.
Q: Is the lock cam in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO: Replace the lock cam. Refer to DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . When the brake pedal is released with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can not be moved from "P" position to "R" position.
STEP 3. Check the fit of the shift lock cable.
Q: Is the shift lock cable installed correctly?

YES : Go to Step 4.

NO: Install the shift lock cable correctly. Refer to A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS . When the brake pedal is released with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can not be moved from "P" position to "R" position.
STEP 4. Check the shift lock cable.
Q: Is the shift lock cable in good condition?

YES : No action to be taken.

NO: Replace the shift lock cable. Refer to A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS . When the brake pedal is released with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can not be moved from "P" position to "R" position.