Lock System Does Not Lock
Lock System Does Not Lock
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEFINITION: The ignition lock cylinder will not allow the key to be turned to the LOCK position. | |||
| 1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column |
| 2 | Verify that the lock system does not lock. Does the lock system lock? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Rotate the steering wheel and attempt to turn the key to the LOCK position. Are you able to turn the key to the LOCK position? |
System OK | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Does the vehicle have an automatic transmission? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 8 |
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System OK | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the park lock micro switches and the wiring harness for damage. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator Replacement
in Shift Lock Control. Are the park lock micro switches or the wiring harness damaged? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect the ignition lock cylinder solenoid for damage. Is the ignition lock cylinder solenoid damaged? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Inspect the ignition switch for damage. Is the ignition switch damaged? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 9 |
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IMPORTANT:
Attempting theft or improperly removing the ignition lock cylinder breaks the barrel locking latch in the ignition lock cylinder. A broken barrel locking latch permanently prevents rotation or removal of the ignition lock cylinder. Inspect the lock cylinder for damage.Is the lock cylinder damaged? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 2 |
| 10 | Replace the park lock micro switch wiring harness. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator Replacement
in Shift Lock Control. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 11 | Replace the ignition switch and/or the ignition lock cylinder solenoid as necessary. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 12 | Replace the lock cylinder, if possible. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 13 |
| 13 | Replace the following components:
Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 14 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |