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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Visually inspect the following components of shift interlock system. Determine if any of the following electrical or mechanical concerns apply:
^ Blown fuse(s)
^ Poor connections
^ Damaged wiring harness Shift control selector lever out of adjustment
^ Kinked or bound shift-lock cable
^ Kinked or bound shift cable
^ Damaged selector linkage

1. Turn ignition switch to RUN.
2. Verify that the transmission range selector lever is in PARK (P).
3. Without the brake pedal applied, verify that the transmission range selector lever cannot be shifted from PARK (P).
4. Apply the brake pedal. Verify that the transmission range selector lever can be shifted from PARK (P).
5. Shift to REVERSE (R).
6. Verify that the ignition switch cannot be turned to the LOCK position.
7. Shift to PARK (P).
8. Verify that the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK position.