Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1369

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ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)
(3) Adjust gearshift cable as follows:
(a) Place gearshift lever in the PARK (P) posi-
tion.
(b) Loosen shift cable adjustment screw (Fig.
405).
(c) Move transaxle manual lever to the PARK.
Verify transaxle is in PARK by attempting to roll
vehicle in either direction.
(d) Tighten shift cable adjustment screw to 8
N·m (70 in. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 405 Gearshift Cable Adjustment Screw
1 – GEARSHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT SCREW
(4) Verify proper cable adjustment. Engine should
start with the shifter lever in PARK (P) and NEU-
TRAL (N) positions ONLY.
(5) Install center console assembly (Fig. 404).
(6) Install gearshift knob and tighten set screw to
2 N·m (17 in. lbs.) torque (Fig. 403).
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK
SYSTEM
VERIFICATION
The following chart describes the normal operation
of the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) sys-
tem. If the "expected response" differs from the vehi-
cle's response, then system repair and/or adjustment
is necessary.
ACTION
1. Turn key to the "OFF"
position.
2. Turn key to the
"ON/RUN" position.
3. Turn key to the
"ON/RUN" position and
depress the brake pedal.
4. Leave shifter in any
gear and try to return key
to the "LOCK" or ACC"
position.
5. Return shifter to
"PARK" and try to remove
the key.
6. With the key removed,
try to shift out of "PARK".
NOTE: Any failure to meet these expected
responses requires system adjustment or repair.
ADJUSTMENT
(1) Loosen set screw and remove knob from shifter
handle (Fig. 406).
Fig. 406 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation
1 – SHIFTER KNOB
2 – SET SCREW
PT
EXPECTED RESPONSE
1. Shifter CAN be shifted
out of park.
2. Shifter CANNOT be
shifted out of park.
3. Shifter CAN be shifted
out of park.
4. Key cannot be
returned to the "LOCK" or
"ACC" position.
5. Key can be removed
(after returning to "LOCK"
position).
6. Shifter cannot be
shifted out of "PARK".