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Steering Column Switch

Disable air bag system. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 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 Continuity Between 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
Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Switch Terminals
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