Diagnosis And Testing-Multi-Function Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Refer to the appropriate wiring information.

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

Remove the multi-function switch from the mounting housing on the steering column. (Refer to REMOVAL ).
Using an ohmmeter, perform the continuity and resistance tests at the terminals in the multifunction switch connector as shown in the Multi-Function Switch Tests chart (Fig 1 and Fig 2 ).

Fig 1: Identifying Multi-Function Switch
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Fig 2: Multi-Function Switch Tests Chart
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If the multi-function switch fails any of the continuity or resistance tests, replace the faulty switch unit as required.