Check the Key Lock Function

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Fig 1: Identifying Gear Shift In P-Position And Cable Adjuster Turning

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Move the gear-shift to the P-position

The ignition key should be easy to remove from the ignition switch.

If not the cable is too short . Release a little using the adjuster on the gear selector assembly and check the function again.

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Adjuster Turning

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Set the gear-shift lever in a position other than P.

The ignition key should not be easy to remove from the ignition switch.

If the key can be removed, the cable is too long . Tension a little using the adjuster on the gear selector assembly until the key cannot be removed.