Lock System
Lock System Will Not Unlock
DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE LOCK SYSTEM
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check the lock cylinder for damage. | Replace the lock cylinder. |
| Check the ignition switch for lack of free movement. | Lubricate the ignition switch. |
| Check the steering column housing for binding or damage. | Remove the steering shaft and clear the steering column housing. Replace the steering column housing as needed. |
Lock System Will Not Lock
DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE LOCK SYSTEM
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check the lock cylinder for damage. | Replace the lock cylinder. |
| Check the ignition switch for a lack of free movement. | Lubricate the ignition switch. |
| Check the steering column housing for binding or damage. | Remove the steering shaft and clear the steering column housing. Replace the steering column housing as needed. |
High Lock Effort
DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE HIGH LOCK EFFORT
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check the lock cylinder for damage. | Replace the lock cylinder. |
| Check the ignition switch for lack of free movement. | Lubricate the ignition switch. |
| Check for extreme misalignment of the housing to the cover. | Realign the cover on the housing. Replace the cover as needed. |
| Check for a bent ignition switch mounting bracket. | Replace the ignition switch mounting bracket. |
Key Cannot Be Removed in the Lock Position (Key Interlock System)
DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check to see that the ignition switch is set correctly. | Reset the ignition switch. |
| Check the lock cylinder for damage. | Replace the lock cylinder. |
| Check the fuse F17 from the I/P fuse block. | Replace the fuse F17. |
| Check for an open or short in the circuit between terminal 2 of key interlock solenoid and the I/P fuse block. | Replace the fuse F17. |
| Select the gear shift lever to "P" position. Check the resistance between the terminal 2 and 1 of the "P" position switch. |
Replace the "P" position switch. |
| Check for an open or short in the circuit between the ground G202 and terminal 1 of the key interlock unit. | Replace the open or short from the circuit. |
| Turn the ignition ON. Select the gear shift lever to "P" position. Check the resistance between the terminal 1 and 2 of the key interlock solenoid. | Replace the key interlock solenoid. |