Section 72 (Ignition Switch): Test

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or servicing.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the channels for the radio station and XM channel presets. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the left front door sill trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ) and left kick panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ).
4. Disconnect the 6P connector from the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
   Fig 1: Disconnecting 6P Connector From Driver's Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box

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5. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the table shown in Fig 2 .
   Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Terminals Between Each Switch Position Table

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6. If the continuity checks do not agree with the table, replace the steering lock/switch.
7. Connect the negative cable to the battery.
8. Do the idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
9. After reconnecting the battery, enter the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station and XM channel presets.
10. Reset the clock.
11. Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).