Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual — part 846

. 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 :

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, transaxle 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 transaxle 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 transaxle control cable.

Q: Is the connection of selector lever assembly and

transaxle control cable in good condition?
YES :

Go to Step 3.

NO :

Repair the connection of selector lever
assembly and transaxle 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 transaxle control
cable.

Q: Is the transaxle control cable installed correctly?

YES :

Go to Step 10.

NO :

Install the transaxle control cable correctly.
Refer to

. Check that the selector

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

STEP 10. Check the transaxle control cable.

Q: Is the transaxle 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 transaxle control cable. Refer
to

. Check that the selector lever

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

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

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

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• Malfunction of selector lever assembly

• Malfunction of transaxle control cable

• Malfunction of lock cam

A/T FAULTY OPERATION PREVENTION MECHANISM DIAGNOSIS

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

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DIAGNOSIS

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

Q: Is the connection of selector lever assembly and

transaxle control cable in good condition?
YES :

Go to Step 2.

NO :

Repair the connection of selector lever
assembly and transaxle 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 transaxle control
cable.

Q: Is the transaxle control cable installed correctly?

YES :

Go to Step 5.

NO :

Install the transaxle control cable correctly.
Refer to

. Check that the selector

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

STEP 5. Check the transaxle control cable.

Q: Is the transaxle 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 transaxle 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 the "LOCK" (OFF) Position when
Selector Lever is at "P" Position.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
Lock cam, steering lock cylinder assembly, transaxle
control cable, or key interlock cable may be defec-
tive.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• Malfunction of lock cam

• Malfunction of key interlock cable

• Malfunction of transaxle 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 the 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

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

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

Q: Is the transaxle control cable installed correctly?

YES :

Replace the steering lock cylinder

assembly. Refer to

P.37A-22

and

P.37A-25

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

NO :

Install the transaxle 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 the "LOCK" (OFF) Position when Selector
Lever is at any Position Other than "P" Position.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
Lock cam, steering lock cylinder assembly, transaxle
control cable, or key interlock cable may be defec-
tive.

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 the 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