Key Interlock Mechanism Check
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.
- Perform the following inspection.INSPECTION REFERENCE
INSPECTION PROCEDURE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS KEY INTERLOCK
(NORMAL OPERATION)1 Brake pedal: Depressed Ignition key position: "LOCK" (OFF) or removed Unable to push in the selector lever push button and move the lever out of the "P" position. 2 Ignition key position: "ACC" Able to push in the selector lever push button, move the lever out of the "P" position, and shift to any position. 3 Brake pedal: Not depressed Selector lever: Other than "P" position Unable to turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" (OFF) position. 4 Selector lever: "P" position Able to turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" (OFF) position. - When any of the above checks are not normal, adjust the key interlock cable by following procedure.
- Remove the floor console. (Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ).
- Shift the selector lever to "P" position.
- Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
- Loosen the locking nut of the key interlock cable.
- Push the cable joint on the lock cam gently toward the arrow until the cable stops. Tighten the locking nut.
Tightening torque: 12 +/- 2 N.m (102 +/- 22 in-lb)
- Install the floor console. (Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ).
- After adjusting, check the operation once more. If the operation is still incorrect, replace the key interlock cable. (Refer to A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS ).