INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Selector Lever cannot be Moved from "P" to "R" Position with Brake Pedal Depressed when Ignition Key is at any Position Other than "LOCK" (OFF) Position.: Diagnosis

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STEP 1. Check the connection of lock cam and key interlock cable.
Q: Is the connection of lock cam and key interlock cable in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO: Repair the connection of lock cam and shift lock cable. When the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position.
STEP 2. Check the connection of selector lever assembly and shift transaxle control cable.
Q: Is the connection of selector lever assembly and shift transaxle control cable in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO: Repair the connection of selector lever assembly and shift transaxle control cable. When the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can 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 depressed with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can 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 : Go to Step 5.

NO: Replace the shift lock cable. Refer to A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS . When the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position.
STEP 5. Check the fit of the key interlock cable.
Q: Is the key interlock cable installed correctly?

YES : Go to Step 6.

NO: Install the key interlock cable correctly. Refer to A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS . When the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position.
STEP 6. Check the key interlock cable.
Q: Is the key interlock cable in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 7.

NO: Replace the key interlock cable. Refer to A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS . When the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position.
STEP 7. Check the fit of the transaxle control cable.
Q: Is the transaxle control cable installed correctly?

YES : Go to Step 8.

NO: Install the transaxle control cable correctly. Refer to TRANSAXLE CONTROL . When the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position.
STEP 8. Check the transaxle control cable.
Q: Is the transaxle control cable in good condition?

YES : Repair or replace the selector lever assembly. Refer to TRANSAXLE CONTROL and DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . When the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position.

NO: Replace the transaxle control cable. Refer to TRANSAXLE CONTROL . When the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can be moved from "P" position to "R" position.