Ignition Switch: RSX

Disable air bag system. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Remove instrument panel lower cover. Disconnect ignition switch 5-pin harness connector, located in underdash fuse/relay box. Using DVOM, check for continuity between specified terminals in each switch position. See IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY (RSX) table. See Fig 1 . If continuity is not as specified, replace ignition switch. See appropriate STEERING COLUMN & SWITCHES article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMNET.

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector & Terminals (RSX)

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IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY (RSX)

Switch Position	Continuity Between Terminals No.
0 (LOCK)	No Continuity
I (ACC)	1 (BATT) & 2 (ACC)
II (ON)	1 (BATT), 2 (ACC), 4 (IG2) & 5 (IG1)
III (START)	2 (BATT), 3 (ST) & 5 (IG1)