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AUTO TRANS DIAGNOSIS 1998 Mitsubishi Montero 1997-98 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Mitsubishi Shift Lock Systems Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport, 3000GT DESCRIPTION Shift interlock system inhibits shift selector lever movement from "P" to drive ranges unless brake pedal is depressed. Key interlock system prevents ignition switch turning to LOCK position unless shift selector lever is in "P" position. TESTING KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEM 1) With ignition switch in LOCK position and brake pedal depressed, ensure selector lever cannot be moved from "P" to any other position. Ensure selector lever button cannot be pushed. With ignition switch in ACC position, brake pedal depressed and selector lever button pushed, ensure selector lever can be moved from "P" position to any other position. Ensure selector lever moves smoothly. 2) Ensure ignition key cannot be turned to LOCK position at all selector lever positions other than "P". Ensure ignition key turns smoothly to LOCK position when selector lever is set to "P" and selector lever button is released. If key interlock system is not as specified, adjust key interlock cable. See KEY INTERLOCK CABLE under ADJUSTMENTS. SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM 1) With ignition switch in ACC position, brake pedal released and selector lever button pushed, ensure selector lever cannot be moved from "P" to any other position. With ignition switch in ACC position, brake pedal depressed and selector lever button pushed, ensure selector lever can be moved from "P" position to any other position. 2) With selector lever in "R" position, ignition switch in ACC position, brake pedal released and selector button pushed, ensure selector lever can be moved from "R" to "P" position. If shift lock system is not as specified, adjust shift lock cable. See SHIFT LOCK CABLE under ADJUSTMENTS. ADJUSTMENTS KEY INTERLOCK CABLE 3000GT Remove front console assembly. Move selector lever to "P". Loosen nut securing key interlock cable. Gently press lock cam "A" down while pushing cable to take up slack. See Fig. 1. Tighten nut to specifications to secure cable. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. |