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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2007OUTLANDER LS, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSDIAGNOSIS & ON-VEHICLE TESTINGON-VEHICLE SERVICEKEY INTERLOCK MECHANISM CHECK/ADJUSTMENT
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS, FWD
Key Interlock Mechanism Check/Adjustment
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS, FWDSECTION Key Interlock Mechanism Check/Adjustment
- Carry out the following check.KEY INTERLOCK MECHANISM CHECKING CONDITION
Inspection procedure Check conditions Items to be checked (Normal conditions) 1 Brake pedal: Depress Ignition switch position: "LOCK" (OFF) or removed The selector lever cannot be moved out of "P" position. 2 Ignition switch position: "ON" The selector lever can be moved from "P" position to other positions smoothly. 3 Transmission range: Other than P The ignition switch cannot be turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position. 4 Transmission range: P The ignition switch can be turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position smoothly. - If the normal conditions are not obtained after performing the above operations, install the key interlock cable in the following procedures. (Automatic adjustment)
- Disconnect the key interlock cable connection (selector lever side). (Refer to SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY CONTINUITY CHECK
.)CAUTION: Leave the ignition switch in the "LOCK" (OFF) position until the key interlock cable installation is completed.
- Move the selector lever to the "P" position and turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
- Install the tip of the key interlock cable to the lock cam of the selector lever assembly, taking care not to twist the inner cable.
- Install the adjuster case with its lock guide pulled up (unlocked).
- Securely push down the lock guide to lock it.NOTE: The lock position of the key interlock cable is automatically adjusted by a spring.
- Disconnect the key interlock cable connection (selector lever side). (Refer to SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY CONTINUITY CHECK
.)
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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.