Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual — part 993

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES <KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS>

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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

P.23Aa-33

.

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

P.23Aa-35

. 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

P.23Aa-35

. 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-23

and

P.37A-25

.

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

P.23Aa-33

. 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 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

P.23Aa-33

. 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 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

P.23Aa-33

.

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.

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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

P.23Aa-35

. 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 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

P.23Aa-35

. 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 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-23

and

P.37A-25

.

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.

NO :

Install the transmission control cable
correctly. Refer to

P.23Aa-33

. 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.

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GROUP 35

CONTENTS

BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

35A

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

35B

MITSUBISHI ACTIVE SKID AND TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

35C

NOTES