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Aug 11, 2009 | 12:29 AM

Sundevil64

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From: Austin Tx

shift lock cable

here is a dumb question.

what does the shift lock do? It was disconnected on my 74... I have started it and put it in gear w/o issue.

Aug 11, 2009 | 12:58 AM

Frogday

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here is a dumb question.

what does the shift lock do? It was disconnected on my 74... I have started it and put it in gear w/o issue.

It locks the key so that it can't be removed unless the car is in reverse with a 4-speed or park with an automatic. The lever that is moved by the cable is on the steering column right next to the firewall in the engine compartment. If the lever is in the up position, the key is free move to the stop/lock position and come out of the ignition.

Aug 11, 2009 | 06:53 AM

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Okay, thanks. I'll have to look at mine and see what's up. Personally, I like it the way it is.

Aug 11, 2009 | 08:37 AM

Jim Shea

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Here is a link if you want to know more about the General Motors Strg Column/Transmission Shift Interlock System.

http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...tems27JL04.doc

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Aug 11, 2009 | 11:24 AM

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Okay, thanks. I'll have to look at mine and see what's up. Personally, I like it the way it is.

It was an early anti-theft device. It kept thieves from putting the transmission in gear without the key to unlock the column.

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Aug 11, 2009 | 11:30 PM

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Here is a link if you want to know more about the General Motors Strg Column/Transmission Shift Interlock System.

http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...tems27JL04.doc

Jim

Interesting reading. Thanks.

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