Cause  | Action  | 
|---|---|
The shaft assembly is damaged.  | Repair or replace the shaft as needed. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .  | 
The shear bolts are damaged.  | Replace the shear bolts. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .  | 
The housing assembly is damaged.  | Replace the housing assembly. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Assemble - Off Vehicle .  | 
The automatic transmission shift lock control system is damaged.  | Repair or replace the automatic transmission shift lock control as needed. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Assemble - Off Vehicle .  | 
The ignition switch assembly is damaged.  | Replace the ignition switch assembly. Refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle .  | 
The shift linkage is not adjusted properly.  | Adjust the shift linkage. Refer to Shift Cable Replacement in Automatic Transmission.  | 
The park lock cable is not adjusted properly.  | Adjust the park lock cable.  | 
The shift lever is not in the PARK (P) position.  | Place the gear shift in the PARK (P) position.  | 
The key is incorrect, bent, or twisted.  | Replace the key. Refer to Key and Lock Cylinder Coding in General Information.  |