Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual - part 992

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES <KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS>

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

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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. When the brake pedal is 
depressed with the ignition key at other 
positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, 
check that the selector lever can be moved 
from "P" position to "R" position.

STEP 2. Check the connection of selector lever 
assembly and shift transmission control cable.

Q: Is the connection of selector lever assembly and 

shift transmission control cable in good condition?
YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Repair the connection of selector lever 
assembly and shift transmission control 
cable. When the brake pedal is depressed 
with the ignition key at other positions than 
"LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the 
selector lever can be moved from "P" 
position to "R" position.

STEP 3. Check the fit of the shift lock cable.

Q: Is the shift lock cable installed correctly?

YES : 

Go to Step 4.

NO : 

Install the shift lock cable correctly. Refer to 

P.23Aa-35

. When the brake pedal is 

depressed with the ignition key at other 
positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, 
check that the selector lever can be moved 
from "P" position to "R" position.

STEP 4. Check the shift lock cable.

Q: Is the shift lock cable in good condition?

YES : 

Go to Step 5.

NO : 

Replace the shift lock cable. Refer to 

P.23Aa-35

. When the brake pedal is 

depressed with the ignition key at other 
positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, 
check that the selector lever can be moved 
from "P" position to "R" position.

STEP 5. Check the fit of the key interlock cable.

Q: Is the key interlock cable installed correctly?

YES : 

Go to Step 6.

NO : 

Install the key interlock cable correctly. 
Refer to 

P.23Aa-35

. When the brake pedal 

is depressed with the ignition key at other 
positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, 
check that the selector lever can be moved 
from "P" position to "R" position.

STEP 6. Check the key interlock cable.

Q: Is the key interlock cable in good condition?

YES : 

Go to Step 7.

NO : 

Replace the key interlock cable. Refer to 

P.23Aa-35

. When the brake pedal is 

depressed with the ignition key at other 
positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, 
check that the selector lever can be moved 
from "P" position to "R" position.

STEP 7. Check the fit of the transmission control 
cable.

Q: Is the transmission control cable installed 

correctly?
YES : 

Go to Step 8.

NO : 

Install the transmission control cable 
correctly. Refer to 

P.23Aa-30

. When the 

brake pedal is depressed with the ignition 
key at other positions than "LOCK" (OFF) 
position, check that the selector lever can 
be moved from "P" position to "R" position.

STEP 8. Check the transmission control cable.

Q: Is the transmission control cable in good 

condition?
YES : 

Repair or replace the selector lever 

assembly. Refer to 

P.23Aa-30

 and 

P.23Aa-

33

. When the brake pedal is depressed with 

the ignition key at other positions than 
"LOCK" (OFF) position, check that the 
selector lever can be moved from "P" 
position to "R" position.

NO : 

Replace the transmission control cable. 
Refer to 

P.23Aa-30

. When the brake pedal 

is depressed with the ignition key at other 
positions than "LOCK" (OFF) position, 
check that the selector lever can be moved 
from "P" position to "R" position.

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Selector Lever can be Moved from "P" to "R" Position with Brake Pedal 
Depressed when Ignition Key is at "LOCK" (OFF) Position.

.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
Key interlock cable or lock cam may be defective.

.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• Malfunction of lock cam

• 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 lock cam and shift 
lock cable. 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 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 

P.23Aa-33

. 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 

P.23Aa-33

. 

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 

P.23Aa-35

. 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 

P.23Aa-35

. 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, transmission 
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 transmission 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 transmission control cable.

Q: Is the connection of selector lever assembly and 

transmission control cable in good condition?
YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Repair the connection of selector lever 
assembly and transmission 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 

P.23Aa-33

. 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 

P.23Aa-33

. 

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 

P.23Aa-35

. 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 

P.23Aa-35

. 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 

P.23Aa-35

. 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 

P.23Aa-35

. Check that the selector lever 

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

STEP 9. Check the fit of the transmission control 
cable.

Q: Is the transmission control cable installed 

correctly?
YES : 

Go to Step 10.

NO : 

Install the transmission control cable 
correctly. Refer to 

P.23Aa-30

. Check that 

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

STEP 10. Check the transmission control cable.

Q: Is the transmission control cable in good 

condition?
YES : 

Repair or replace the selector lever 

assembly. Refer to 

P.23Aa-30

 and 

P.23Aa-

33

. Check that the selector lever can be 

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

NO : 

Replace the transmission control cable. 
Refer to 

P.23Aa-30

. 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" Position to "P" Position.

.

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

.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• Malfunction of selector lever assembly

• Malfunction of transmission control cable

• Malfunction of lock cam

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES <KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS>

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

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DIAGNOSIS

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

Q: Is the connection of selector lever assembly and 

transmission control cable in good condition?
YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Repair the connection of selector lever 
assembly and transmission 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 

P.23Aa-33

. 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 

P.23Aa-33

. 

Check that the selector lever can be moved 
from "R" position to "P" position.

STEP 4. Check the fit of the transmission control 
cable.

Q: Is the transmission control cable installed 

correctly?
YES : 

Go to Step 5.

NO : 

Install the transmission control cable 
correctly. Refer to 

P.23Aa-30

. Check that 

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

STEP 5. Check the transmission control cable.

Q: Is the transmission control cable in good 

condition?
YES : 

Repair or replace the selector lever 

assembly. Refer to 

P.23Aa-30

 and 

P.23Aa-

33

. Check that the selector lever can be 

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

NO : 

Replace the transmission control cable. 
Refer to 

P.23Aa-30

. Check that the selector 

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

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 6: Ignition Key cannot be Turned to "LOCK" (OFF) Position when Selector 
Lever is at "P" Position.

.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
Lock cam, steering lock cylinder assembly, transmis-
sion control cable, or key interlock cable may be 
defective.

.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• Malfunction of lock cam

• Malfunction of key interlock cable

• Malfunction of transmission 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 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.

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 

P.23Aa-33

. Check that the selector lever 

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