The shaft assembly is damaged.

Repair or replace the shaft as needed. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .

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 shift linkage is not adjusted properly.

Adjust the shift linkage. Refer to Shift Cable Replacement in Automatic Transmission.

The housing assembly is damaged.

Replace the housing assembly. Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Steering Column Jacket - 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 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.