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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2005LANCER L4-2.4L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSKEY INTERLOCK MECHANISM CHECK
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L SOHC
Key Interlock Mechanism Check
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L SOHCSECTION Key Interlock Mechanism Check
KEY INTERLOCK MECHANISM CHECK
1. Perform the following inspection.
2. When any of the above checks are not normal, adjust the key interlock cable by following procedure.
1) Remove the floor console.
2) Shift the selector lever to "P" position.
3) Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
4) Loosen the locking nut of the key interlock cable.
5) Push the cable joint on the lock cam gently toward the arrow until the cable stops. Tighten the locking nut.
Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 Nm (102 ± 22 inch lbs.)
6) Install the floor console.
3. After adjusting, check the operation once more. If the operation is still incorrect, replace the key interlock cable.
1. Perform the following inspection.
2. When any of the above checks are not normal, adjust the key interlock cable by following procedure.
1) Remove the floor console.
2) Shift the selector lever to "P" position.
3) Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
4) Loosen the locking nut of the key interlock cable.
5) Push the cable joint on the lock cam gently toward the arrow until the cable stops. Tighten the locking nut.
Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 Nm (102 ± 22 inch lbs.)
6) Install the floor console.
3. After adjusting, check the operation once more. If the operation is still incorrect, replace the key interlock cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.