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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSTEERING COLUMN & STEERING COLUMN SWITCHESADJUSTMENTSPARK LOCK CABLESYSTEM CHECK
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
System Check
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION System Check
- Tilt column to full up position. Ensure parking brake is set. Turn lock cylinder to OFF-LOCK position. Remove key. Try to move shift lever out of Park. If shift lever can be moved out of Park, perform appropriate procedure under ADJUSTMENTS .
- Insert key. Turn lock cylinder to RUN position. Try to move shift lever out of Park. If shift lever can be moved out of Park, perform appropriate procedure under ADJUSTMENTS . Depress brake pedal. Move shift lever to Neutral. If shift lever cannot be moved out of Park, perform appropriate ADJUSTMENT procedure.
- Try to turn lock cylinder to OFF-LOCK position. Ignition switch should stop turning before reaching the OFF-LOCK position, and the key should not be able to be removed. If system does not operate as specified, perform appropriate procedure under ADJUSTMENTS .
- With key in same position as in previous step (just before OFF-LOCK position), place shift lever in Park. Turn lock cylinder toward RUN position, then to OFF-LOCK position. Remove key. Insert key. Tilt column to full down position and repeat all steps of SYSTEM CHECK . If system cannot be operated as specified, perform appropriate procedure under ADJUSTMENTS .
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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.