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Lock System

LOCK SYSTEM WILL NOT UNLOCK

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

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

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 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 F15 from the I/P fuse block. Replace the fuse F15.
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 F15.
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.
Fig 1: Key Interlock Unit - Wiring Diagram
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