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Steering Column Lock System Check

  1. Connect scan tool. Turn ignition on. Go to next step if steering column unlocks and scan tool displays the following BCM data:
    • Steering Column Lock State - IGN ON UNLOCKED
    • Key In Ignition - ACTIVE
    • Key Out Of Ignition - ACTIVE (will not change)
    • Column Feedback - ACTIVE

    If conditions are not met, go to STEERING COLUMN LOCK MALFUNCTION .

  2. Turn ignition off (key in ignition switch). Go to next step if steering column remains unlocked and scan tool displays the following BCM data:
    • Steering Column Lock State - IGN OFF UNLOCKED
    • Key In Ignition - ACTIVE
    • Key Out Of Ignition - ACTIVE (will not change)
    • Column Feedback - ACTIVE

    If conditions are not met, go to STEERING COLUMN LOCK MALFUNCTION .

  3. Remove key from switch. Go to next step if steering column locks and scan tool displays the following BCM data:
    • Steering Column Lock State - IGN OFF LOCKED
    • Key In Ignition - INACTIVE
    • Key Out Of Ignition - ACTIVE (will not change)
    • Column Feedback - INACTIVE

    If conditions are not met, go to STEERING COLUMN LOCK MALFUNCTION .

  4. Insert key in ignition. Go to next step if steering column remains locked and scan tool displays the following BCM data:
    • Steering Column Lock State - IGN OFF LOCKED
    • Key In Ignition - ACTIVE
    • Key Out Of Ignition - ACTIVE (will not change)
    • Column Feedback - INACTIVE

    If conditions are not met, go to STEERING COLUMN LOCK MALFUNCTION .

  5. Turn ignition on. System is okay if steering column unlocks and scan tool displays the following BCM data:
    • Steering Column Lock State - IGN ON UNLOCKED
    • Key In Ignition - ACTIVE
    • Key Out Of Ignition - ACTIVE (will not change)
    • Column Feedback - ACTIVE

    If conditions are not met, go to STEERING COLUMN LOCK MALFUNCTION .