Caprice Wagon V8-350 5.7L (1994)
Fig. 6 Mechanical Neutral Safety System In Park Position
MECHANICAL
Actuation of the ignition switch is prevented by a mechanical lockout system Fig. 4 AND 5,. which prevents the lock cylinder from rotating when the
selector lever is out of Park or Neutral. When the selector lever is in Park or Neutral, the slots in the bowl plate and the finger on the actuator rod align,
allowing the finger to pass through the bowl plate in turn actuating the ignition switch, Fig. 6. If the selector lever is in any position other than Park or
Neutral, the finger contacts the bowl plate when the lock cylinder is rotated, thereby preventing full travel of the lock cylinder.
ELECTRIC
On models incorporating an electric neutral start switch, the start switch, back-up light switch and parking brake vacuum release valve are combined into
one unit. This unit is mounted on the steering column under the instrument panel.
