Steering Column Switch Test
Disable air bag system. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article. Remove steering column covers. See STEERING COLUMN COVERS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect steering column switch 7-pin connector and remove switch from steering column lower cover. See Fig 1 . Using an ohmmeter, verify continuity is as specified in STEERING COLUMN SWITCH CONTINUITY table. If switch fails any test, replace faulty switch.
STEERING COLUMN SWITCH CONTINUITY
| Position | Terminals No. | |
|---|---|---|
| Tilt Switch | ||
| Up | 3 & 5 | |
| Down | 2 & 3 | |
| Extend-Retract Switch | ||
| Retract | 3 & 4 | |
| Extend | 1 & 3 | |
| Auto Switch | ||
| Off | No Continuity | |
| On | 6 & 7 | |