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Normal Operation

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When the key is inserted into the ignition lock cylinder, the key-in-ignition switch (part of the ignition switch) closes and routes a voltage signal to the instrument cluster (IC) through circuit 1414 (LG/VT). When the ignition key is not inserted into the ignition lock cylinder, the driver door is ajar and the headlamps are on, the smart junction box (SJB) sends a message to the instrument cluster (IC) over the medium speed controller area network (MS-CAN). The instrument cluster (IC) interprets this signal and sounds the headlamps on warning chime.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: