Park Lock Cable
CAUTION:
When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See the COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section before disconnecting battery.
NOTE:
Park lock cable adjustment information for some models not available at time of publication. With gearshift lever in "P" position and ignition switch in LOCK position, ensure gear selector lever cannot be moved to any other position. Ignition key should be removable.
- Place gearshift lever in Park and remove ignition key. Remove cup holder/ashtray assembly. Lift lock tab on park lock cable end. See Fig 1. Depress gearshift lever button quickly 3 times to set starting position of cable. Using a sharp pencil, mark starting position on slider. See Fig 1.
NOTE: Adjustment may move when lock tab is pushed. Proper operation must be verified prior to reassembly.
- Using a feeler gauge for adjustment, move park lock cable towards shifter base .049" (1.25 mm). Push lock tab of shift lock cable end to set position.
- With ignition off and gearshift lever in Park, attempt to shift out of Park. Gearshift lever should not move. Turn ignition on. Gearshift lever should be allowed to move from Park. Place gearshift lever in any position except Park and turn ignition off. Ignition key should not be removable. Attempt to place gearshift lever in Park. Gearshift lever should go into Park and ignition key should be removable.
- If park lock cable does not operate as specified, readjust cable. Check gearshift cable adjustment. See SHIFT CABLE . Install cup holder/ashtray assembly.