Abstract: A cable (52) operated ignition safety interlock assembly (50) for an automobile having an ignition switch (16) and an automatic transmission having a gear selector lever (14). The gear selector lever (14) includes a detent (20) manually moveable between a Home position, associated with the Park position of the gear selector lever (14), and a plurality of displaced positions associated with each of the drive positions of the gear selector lever (14). An interlock (50) restrains the ignition switch (16) in its Run position until the gear selector lever (14) is moved to its Park position to remind the driver that the transmission is not safety engaged in the Park condition. The interlock (50) includes a cable (52) having a first end (56) operatively connected to the detent (20) of the gear selector lever (14) and a second end (58) operatively engagable with the ignition switch (16) to restrain the ignition switch (16) in the Run position, and thus to prevent removal of the key from the ignition switch (16).

Abstract: A two-part electrical connector, each part having an associated locking member. Locking members engage respective connector parts in a two-step, press-fit relationship. First step engagement secures the locking members to the respective connector parts in loose engagement. Second step engagement locks a plurality of wires or cables and the locking member tightly into the connector parts. Thereafter, the two connector parts are latched together in releasable contact and a good electrical connection is achieved.