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Normal Operation

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The key removal inhibit solenoid (part of the ignition switch) receives battery voltage from SJB  fuse 27 (20A) through circuit SBP27 (BU/RD). When the selector lever is moved out of the PARK position, the park range switch (part of the selector lever) closes and connects circuit CDC41 (WH/BN) to circuit GD112 (BK/GN), providing ground to the key removal inhibit solenoid. The key removal inhibit solenoid activates and prevents the ignition key from being turned to the OFF position.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: 

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