Ignition Can/Cannot Be Turned Off with Transmission in Any Gear

Fig 1: Column/Ignition Lock Schematic

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Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Column/Ignition Lock Schematics Connector End View Reference: Steering Wheel and Column Connector End Views
1	Verify the fault is present. Does the system operate normally?	Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems	Go to Step 2
2	Push the ignition lock cylinder control actuator release button which is on the underside of the ignition key cylinder. Turn the key to the OFF position and remove the key. Were you able to turn the key to the OFF position and remove the key?	Go to Step 3	Go to Lock System Does Not Lock
3	Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the ignition lock cylinder control actuator. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Connect a test lamp between the accessory voltage and ignition lock cylinder control switch signal circuits of the ignition lock cylinder control actuator. Cycle the gear shifter from Park to Drive. Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each cycle?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 4
4	Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each cycle?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 5
5	Put gear shifter into Park. Connect a test lamp between the ignition lock cylinder control switch signal circuit of the ignition lock cylinder control actuator and B+ voltage? Does the test lamp illuminate?	Go to Step 11	Go to Step 7
6	Test the ignition lock cylinder control switch signal circuit of the ignition lock cylinder control actuator for a short to ground. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 9
7	Test the ignition lock cylinder control switch signal circuit of the ignition lock cylinder control actuator for an open. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 8
8	Test the ground circuit of the ignition lock cylinder control switch for an open. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 9
9	Inspect for poor connections at the shifter assembly. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 12
10	Inspect for poor connections at the ignition lock cylinder control actuator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 13
11	Repair the accessory voltage circuit of the ignition lock cylinder control actuator. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 14	-
12	Replace the shifter assembly. Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 14	-
13	Replace the ignition lock cylinder control actuator. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Solenoid Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 14	-
14	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 3