Inspection and Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify the customer concern by operating the ignition switch and the multifunction switch.
- Visually inspect the ignition switch and the steering column multifunction switch for damage; refer to the following chart:
Visual Inspection Chart
VISUAL INSPECTION CHARTMechanical Electrical - Ignition switch
- Turn signal switch (part of the steering column multifunction switch)
- Hazard flasher switch
- Wiper/washer switch
- Connections
- Battery junction box (BJB) fuse
- MAIN (120A)
- 19 (40A)
- 20 (40A)
- Central junction box (CJB) fuse IG KEY
- 11 (10A)
- Circuitry
- If binding occurs, turn the steering wheel left or right to release any pressure on the ignition switch and make sure the ignition key is cut correctly.
- If the cause of the switch concern is not visually evident, proceed to the Symptom Chart.