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Inspection and Verification

  1. Inspect the following components of ignition/shifter interlock system. Determine if any of the following electrical or mechanical concerns apply:
    • an on floor-shift vehicles which connects the transaxle range selector lever to the steering column lock assembly.

    The ignition/shifter interlock cable:

    • locks the transaxle range selector lever in the PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
    • requires the transaxle range selector lever to be in the PARK position to turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

Fig 1: Visual Inspection Chart
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