Front Door Key Cylinder Switch Unlock-Side Inspection

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Press in the latch lever of the front door latch and lock actuator using a flathead screwdriver, and set it to the latched condition.

Fig 1: Press In Front Door Latch And Lock Actuator Latch Lever
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Rotate the front door key cylinder in the direction of the arrow until it stops to set the front door key cylinder switch to the unlocked condition.

Fig 2: Rotating Front Door Key Cylinder
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To verify that the switch is in the unlocked position, press down the rod holder in the direction of the arrow and verify that the latch lever moves.

Fig 3: Pressing Down Rod Holder
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NOTE:
- If the latch lever does not move, the front door key cylinder switch is not in the unlocked position. Repeat the procedure from Step 2.
Verify that the continuity of the front door key cylinder is as indicated in the chart.

Fig 4: Front Door Key Cylinder Switch Terminal Continuity Chart

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If not as indicated in the chart, replace the front door latch and lock actuator.