Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual — part 714

. When the brake pedal is

depressed with the ignition key at the
"LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the
selector lever can not be moved from "P"
position to "R" position.

STEP 3. Check the lock cam.

Q: Is the lock cam in good condition?

YES :

Go to Step 4.

NO :

Replace the lock cam. Refer to

When the brake pedal is depressed with the
ignition key at the "LOCK" (OFF) position,
check that the selector lever can not be
moved from "P" position to "R" position.

STEP 4. Check the fit of the key interlock cable.

Q: Is the key interlock cable installed correctly?

YES :

Go to Step 5.

NO :

Install the key interlock cable correctly.
Refer to

. When the brake pedal

is depressed with the ignition key at the
"LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the
selector lever can not be moved from "P"
position to "R" position.

STEP 5. Check the key interlock cable.

Q: Is the key interlock cable in good condition?

YES :

There is no action to be taken.

NO :

Replace the key interlock cable. Refer to

. When the brake pedal is

depressed with the ignition key at the
"LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the
selector lever can not be moved from "P"
position to "R" position.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Selector Lever cannot be Moved from "P" to "R" Position Smoothly.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
Key interlock cable, shift lock cable, transmission
control cable, lock cam, or selector lever assembly
may be defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• Malfunction of key interlock cable

• Malfunction of shift lock cable

• Malfunction of transmission control cable

• Malfunction of lock cam

• Malfunction of selector lever assembly

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the connection of lock cam and
key interlock cable.

Q: Is the connection of lock cam and key interlock

cable in good condition?

YES :

Go to Step 2.

NO :

Repair the connection of lock cam and shift
lock cable. Check that the selector lever can
be moved from "P" position to "R" position
smoothly.

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STEP 2. Check the connection of selector lever
assembly and transmission control cable.

Q: Is the connection of selector lever assembly and

transmission control cable in good condition?

YES :

Go to Step 3.

NO :

Repair the connection of selector lever
assembly and transmission control cable.
Check that the selector lever can be moved
from "P" position to "R" position smoothly.

STEP 3. Check the fit of the lock cam.

Q: Is the lock cam installed correctly?

YES :

Go to Step 4.

NO :

Install the lock cam correctly. Refer to

. Check that the selector lever

can be moved from "P" position to "R"
position smoothly.

STEP 4. Check the lock cam.

Q: Is the lock cam in good condition?

YES :

Go to Step 5.

NO :

Replace the lock cam. Refer to

Check that the selector lever can be moved
from "P" position to "R" position smoothly.

STEP 5. Check the fit of the shift lock cable.

Q: Is the shift lock cable installed correctly?

YES :

Go to Step 6.

NO :

Install the shift lock cable correctly. Refer to

. Check that the selector lever

can be moved from "P" position to "R"
position smoothly.

STEP 6. Check the shift lock cable.

Q: Is the shift lock cable in good condition?

YES :

Go to Step 7.

NO :

Replace the shift lock cable. Refer to

. Check that the selector lever

can be moved from "P" position to "R"
position smoothly.

STEP 7. Check the fit of the key interlock cable.

Q: Is the key interlock cable installed correctly?

YES :

Go to Step 8.

NO :

Install the key interlock cable correctly.
Refer to

. Check that the selector

lever can be moved from "P" position to "R"
position smoothly.

STEP 8. Check the key interlock cable.

Q: Is the key interlock cable in good condition?

YES :

Go to Step 9.

NO :

Replace the key interlock cable. Refer to

. Check that the selector lever

can be moved from "P" position to "R"
position smoothly.

STEP 9. Check the fit of the transmission control
cable.

Q: Is the transmission control cable installed

correctly?

YES :

Go to Step 10.

NO :

Install the transmission control cable
correctly. Refer to

. Check that

the selector lever can be moved from "P"
position to "R" position smoothly.

STEP 10. Check the transmission control cable.

Q: Is the transmission control cable in good

condition?

YES :

Repair or replace the selector lever

assembly. Refer to

and

. Check that the selector lever

can be moved from "P" position to "R"
position smoothly.

NO :

Replace the transmission control cable.
Refer to

. Check that the selector

lever can be moved from "P" position to "R"
position smoothly.

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Selector Lever cannot be Moved from "R" Position to "P" Position.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
Selector lever assembly, transmission control cable,
or lock cam may be defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• Malfunction of selector lever assembly

• Malfunction of transmission control cable

• Malfunction of lock cam

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the connection of selector lever
assembly and transmission control cable.

Q: Is the connection of selector lever assembly and

transmission control cable in good condition?

YES :

Go to Step 2.

NO :

Repair the connection of selector lever
assembly and transmission control cable.
Check that the selector lever can be moved
from "R" position to "P" position.

STEP 2. Check the fit of the lock cam.

Q: Is the lock cam installed correctly?

YES :

Go to Step 3.

NO :

Install the lock cam correctly. Refer to

. Check that the selector lever

can be moved from "R" position to "P"
position.

STEP 3. Check the lock cam.

Q: Is the lock cam in good condition?

YES :

Go to Step 4.

NO :

Replace the lock cam. Refer to

Check that the selector lever can be moved
from "R" position to "P" position.

STEP 4. Check the fit of the transmission control
cable.

Q: Is the transmission control cable installed

correctly?

YES :

Go to Step 5.

NO :

Install the transmission control cable
correctly. Refer to

. Check that

the selector lever can be moved from "R"
position to "P" position.

STEP 5. Check the transmission control cable.

Q: Is the transmission control cable in good

condition?

YES :

Repair or replace the selector lever

assembly. Refer to

and

. Check that the selector lever

can be moved from "P" position to "R"
position smoothly.

NO :

Replace the transmission control cable.
Refer to

. Check that the selector

lever can be moved from "R" position to "P"
position.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 6: Ignition Key cannot be Turned to "LOCK" (OFF) Position when Selector
Lever is at "P" Position.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
Lock cam, steering lock cylinder assembly, transmis-
sion control cable, or key interlock cable may be
defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• Malfunction of lock cam

• Malfunction of key interlock cable

• Malfunction of transmission control cable

• Malfunction of steering lock cylinder assembly

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the connection of lock cam and
key interlock cable.

Q: Is the connection of lock cam and key interlock

cable in good condition?

YES :

Go to Step 2.

NO :

Repair the connection of lock cam and shift
lock cable. Check that the ignition key can
not be turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position
with the selector lever at "P" position.

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STEP 2. Check the fit of the lock cam.

Q: Is the lock cam installed correctly?

YES :

Go to Step 3.

NO :

Install the lock cam correctly. Refer to

. Check that the selector lever

can be moved from "R" position to "P"
position.

STEP 3. Check the lock cam.

Q: Is the lock cam in good condition?

YES :

Go to Step 4.

NO :

Replace the lock cam. Refer to

Check that the selector lever can be moved
from "R" position to "P" position.

STEP 4. Check the fit of the key interlock cable.

Q: Is the key interlock cable installed correctly?

YES :

Go to Step 5.

NO :

Install the key interlock cable correctly.
Refer to

. Check that the ignition

key can not be turned to the "LOCK" (OFF)
position with the selector lever at "P"
position.

STEP 5. Check the key interlock cable.

Q: Is the key interlock cable in good condition?

YES :

Go to Step 6.

NO :

Replace the key interlock cable. Refer to

. Check that the ignition key can

not be turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position
with the selector lever at "P" position.

STEP 6. Check the fit of the transmission control
cable.

Q: Is the transmission control cable installed

correctly?

YES :

Replace the steering lock cylinder

assembly. Refer to

P.37A-25

and

P.37A-28

Check that the ignition key can not be
turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position with
the selector lever at "P" position.

NO :

Install the transmission control cable
correctly. Refer to

. Check that

the ignition key can not be turned to the
"LOCK" (OFF) position with the selector
lever at "P" position.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 7: Ignition Key can be Turned to "LOCK" (OFF) Position when Selector
Lever is at Positions other than "P" Position.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
Lock cam, steering lock cylinder assembly, transmis-
sion control cable, or key interlock cable may be
defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• Malfunction of lock cam

• Malfunction of steering lock cylinder assembly

• Malfunction of transmission control cable

• Malfunction of key interlock cable

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the connection of lock cam and
key interlock cable.

Q: Is the connection of lock cam and key interlock

cable in good condition?

YES :

Go to Step 2.

NO :

Repair the connection of lock cam and shift
lock cable. Check that the ignition key can
not be turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position
with the selector lever at any position other
than "P" position.

STEP 2. Check the fit of the lock cam.

Q: Is the lock cam installed correctly?

YES :

Go to Step 3.

NO :

Install the lock cam correctly. Refer to