Villager V6-181 3.0L SOHC VIN 1 EFI (1997)
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Shift Lever Hard to Move from Park
Article No.
97-7-14
03/31/97
TRANSAXLE - DIFFICULTY MOVING SHIFT LEVER FROM "PARK" POSITION - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/1/97
LIGHT TRUCK:
1996-97 VILLAGER
ISSUE:
The shift lever may be difficult to move out of the "Park" position, especially in cold weather. This may be due to improper adjustment of the ignition
switch cylinder plunger interlock rod.
ACTION:
Adjust the ignition switch cylinder plunger interlock rod. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
The ignition switch plunger is located on the side of the ignition switch (Figure 1). Adjust the interlock rod as follows:
1.
Remove the lower plastic steering column cover (four (4) screws).
2.
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3.
Locate the black plastic locking nut mounted on the interlocking rod between the ignition switch and the white plastic interlock lever. Unlatch the
nut by pressing on the two prongs and pulling toward the ignition switch.