Civic & CR-V
Disable air bag systems. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove driver's side instrument panel lower cover. Disconnect ignition switch harness 5-pin connector from underdash fuse/relay box. On Civic, disconnect ignition switch harness 7-pin connector from main wiring harness. On CR-V, disconnect 3-pin connector from back of underdash fuse/relay box. On all vehicles, check for continuity between specified ignition switch harness connector terminals with ignition switch in appropriate position. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . See IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST (CIVIC & CR-V) table. If continuity is not as specified, replace ignition switch.
IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST (CIVIC & CR-V)
| Switch Position | Continuity Between Terminals |
|---|---|
| Lock (0) | ..... |
| Accessory (I) | D1 & C3 |
| On (II) | D1, D3, D5 & C3 |
| Start (III) | C1, C3 & D5 |