Ignition Switch Test

NOTE: SRS Components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ), and precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or servicing.

Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
Remove the steering column covers (see COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the ignition switch (B).

Fig 1: Identifying 5P Connector Terminals And Ignition Switch
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Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the table.

Fig 2: Ignition Switch Continuity Chart
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If continuity is not as specified, replace the ignition switch (see IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT ).
Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).