Diagnostic Information And Procedures; Lock System Does Not Unlock; Lock System Does Not Lock; Key Cannot Be Removed In The Off Lock Position - GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual

2.-54 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt Steering
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Lock System Does Not Unlock
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Problem Action
The lock system will not unlock.
Inspect the lock system for the following conditions:
• A collapsed shear flange on the sector shaft
• A damaged lock bolt
• A damaged lock cylinder
• A damaged housing
• A damaged sector
• A damaged rack
• A damaged or incorrectly cut key
Lock System Does Not Lock
Problem Action
The lock system will not lock. Inspect the lock system for the following conditions:
• A broken or worn lock bolt spring
• A damaged sector
• A damaged lock cylinder
• A burr on the lock bolt
• A damaged housing
• A damaged rack
• Interference between the bowl and the rack coupling
• A stuck ignition switch
• A restricted actuator rod
• An incorrectly installed sector
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Key Cannot Be Removed in the Off Lock Position
Problem Action
The key cannot be removed in the Inspect the column for the following conditions:
OFF-LOCK position.
• An incorrectly set ignition
• A damaged lock cylinder
Lock Cylinder Can Be Removed Without Depressing Retainer
Problem Action
The lock cylinder can be removed Inspect the lock cylinder for a missing lock cylinder retaining screw.
without depressing the retainer.
High Lock Effort Between the Off Lock Positions
Problem Action
High effort is required in the lock Inspect the lock cylinder for a distorted rack.
cylinder between the OFF and
OFF-LOCK positions.
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