Technical Description (Comment)
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The mechanical steering lock controls the steering lock solenoid, so that the steering lock cylinder turns from ACC to LOCK only when the selector lever is in the P position. If the steering lock cylinder does not turn from ACC to LOCK even when the selector lever is in the P position, or if the steering lock cylinder turns from ACC to LOCK when the selector lever is in other than the P position, the steering lock solenoid, selector lever assembly, wiring harness, or connector may have a problem.