Ignition Lock System Description - GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual

Steering
Handle the column with care when removing the
column.
) • Do not use a steering wheel puller other than the
)
one recommended.
• Do not hit the end of the steering gear coupling
shaft (26} sharply.
• Do not lean on the column.
• Do not drop the column.
Disregarding the above suggestions could shear or
loosen the plastic fasteners that keep the column rigid.
Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 2-97
Ignition Lock System Description
The automatic transmission uses a park lock system.
This system uses a flexible automatic transmission
park lock cable. The cable is attached at one end
to the automatic transmission control lever and at the
other end to the ignition switch. The ignition switch
is mounted to the column where it actuates a locking
pin. The locking pin engages an ignition switch
sliding contact when the lever is in the REVERSE
position. This action does not allow the ignition switch
to move to the LOCK position.
With the lever in PARK and the ignition switch slider in
LOCK, the following actions occur:
• The locking pin engages a cam on the cable.
• The locking pin prevents the lever from moving
into another position.
Vehicles with a manual transmission have a steering
column key release lever. A manual transmission
clutch start switch is also used. Depress the clutch in
order to crank the engine.