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Component Testing Procedure

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IGNITION SWITCH COMPONENT TESTING

Circuit to test Connect self-powered test light or ohmmeter to terminals Move switch to these positions A good switch will indicate
Starter relay circuit  4 and 7 Off Open circuit
Acc Open circuit
Run Open circuit
Start Closed circuit
Run/Start power circuit  4 and 1 Off Open circuit
Acc Open circuit
Run Closed circuit
Start Closed circuit
Run/Acc power circuit  4 and 6 Off Open circuit
Acc Closed circuit
Run Closed circuit
Start Open circuit
Key reminder circuit  4 and 5 Key In Closed circuit
Key Out Open circuit
Key removal inhibit circuit  4 and 3   65-75 Ω