Diagnostics and testing — manual control cable (Hyundai Elantra J2)

Make sure the manual control cable is adjusted correctly by checking that the lock switch operates properly.

1. Apply the parking and service brakes securely.

2. Set the gear shift lever to the "R" position.

3. Turn the ignition key to the "ST" position.

4. Slowly move the gearshift lever upward until it clicks into the "P" position slot. If the starter operates when the lever is locked, the "P" position is correct.

5. Then slowly move the shift lever. gears to position "N" (the same way as it was done in the previous operation). If the starter operates when the gearshift lever is locked in the "N" position, the "N" position is correct.

6. Make sure that the vehicle does not start moving and that the lever does not stop between the PRND-2-L positions.

7. The manual control cable is adjusted correctly if, as described above, the starter engages when the lever is in the "P" or "N" positions.