INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Selector Lever can be Moved from "P" to "R" Position with Brake Pedal Depressed when Ignition Key is at "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 the "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can not be moved from "P" position to "R" position.
STEP 2. Check the fit of the lock cam.
Q: Is the lock cam installed correctly?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Install the lock cam correctly. Refer to DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . When the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key at the "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can not be moved from "P" position to "R" position.
STEP 3. Check the lock cam.
Q: Is the lock cam in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 4.

NO: Replace the lock cam. Refer to DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . When the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition key at the "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can not be moved from "P" position to "R" position.
STEP 4. Check the fit of the key interlock cable.
Q: Is the key interlock cable installed correctly?

YES : Go to Step 5.

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 the "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can not be moved from "P" position to "R" position.
STEP 5. Check the key interlock cable.
Q: Is the key interlock cable in good condition?

YES : No action to be taken.

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 the "LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the selector lever can not be moved from "P" position to "R" position.