Ignition Switch Test
WARNING:
Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation involving steering column components. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section.
NOTE:
For additional information, refer to TEST NS-1A in appropriate TESTS W/CODES
article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove ignition switch. See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. With ignition switch in ON position, check for continuity between ignition switch terminals No. 1 and 7. See WIRING DIAGRAMS. If continuity exists, replace ignition switch. If continuity does not exist, go to next step.
- With ignition switch in START position, check for continuity between ignition switch terminals No. 1 and 7. See WIRING DIAGRAMS. If continuity exists, ignition switch is okay. If continuity does not exist, replace ignition switch.