Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock Cable

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: When installing interlock cable assembly, care must be taken not to bend exposed cable wire and slug at shifter end of cable.

Fig 1: View Of Ignition Key/Switch Positions

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1 - ACC

2 - LOCK

3 - OFF

4 - ON/RUN

5 - START

Route interlock cable through hole in instrument panel below steering column and around to gear shifter assembly.
Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" or "ON/RUN" position. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: View Of Interlock Cable At Interlock Housing
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1 - IGNITION SWITCH

2 - INTERLOCK CABLE
Install the interlock cable (2) into the interlock housing at the steering column. Verify the cable snaps into the housing and is fully seated. See Fig 2.

Return the ignition key to the "LOCK" position.

Fig 3: Locating Interlock Cable At Steering Column

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1 - IGNITION SWITCH

2 - CLIP

3 - INTERLOCK CABLE

4 - BTSI SOLENOID

Connect the BTSI solenoid connector (4). See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Steering Column Shrouds
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1 - UPPER SHROUD

2 - LOWER SHROUD
Install steering column upper and lower shrouds (1,2). See Fig 4.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Steering Column Lower Cover
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1 - LOWER COVER
Install steering column lower cover (1). See Fig 5.
Verify that shifter is in gated "PARK".

Fig 6: Identifying Interlock Cable At Shifter Assembly
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1 - INTERLOCK CABLE

2 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
Install the cable core (1) end to the plastic cam of the shifter mechanism (2). Snap the shifter/ignition interlock cable end fitting into the groove in the gearshift mechanism. See Fig 6.
Adjust interlock cable/system as follows: If interlock cable is being replaced, it will come with an adjustment pin. Remove the pin from the cable and allow the cable to "self-adjust". Lock cable adjustment by pressing down on the adjuster lock until bottomed at the cable housing. If interlock cable is being re-used, no pin will be provided. Pry up on cable adjuster lock to release and allow cable to "self-adjust". Lock cable adjustment by pressing down on the adjuster lock until bottomed at the cable housing.

Connect battery negative cable and verify interlock system operation as follows:

ACTION	EXPECTED RESPONSE
1. Turn key to the "OFF" position.	1. Shifter CAN be shifted out of park.
2. Turn key to the "ON/RUN" position.	2. Shifter CANNOT be shifted out of park.
3. Turn key to the "ON/RUN" position and depress the brake pedal.	3. Shifter CAN be shifted out of park.
4. Leave shifter in any gear and try to return key to the "LOCK" or "ACC" position.	4. Key cannot be returned to the "LOCK" or "ACC" position.
5. Return shifter to "PARK" and try to remove the key.	5. Key can be removed (after returning to "LOCK" position).
6. With the key removed, try to shift out of "PARK".	6. Shifter cannot be shifted out of "PARK".
NOTE: Any failure to meet these expected responses requires system adjustment or repair.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Shifter Bezel

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1 - BEZEL

2 - SCREW (4)

Install shifter bezel (1). See Fig 7.

Fig 8: Removing/Installing Center Console - Typical
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1 - CENTER CONSOLE
Install center console assembly (1). See Fig 8.

Fig 9: Removing/Installing Gearshift Knob
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1 - SHIFTER KNOB

2 - SET SCREW
Install gearshift knob (1) and tighten set screw (2) to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.) torque. See Fig 9.
Connect battery negative cable.