Section 355 (Ignition Switch & Key Unlock Warning System): Inspection

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INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY

INSPECTING IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY

Switch position	Tester connection	Specified condition
LOCK	-	No continuity
ACC	2 - 3	Continuity
ON	2 - 3 - 4 6 - 7	Continuity
START	1 - 2 - 4 6 - 7 - 8	Continuity

If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

Fig 1: Replacing Switch

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INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT

Connect the switch connector and inspect the connector on wire harness side from the back side, as shown.

Fig 2: Connecting Switch Connector

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INSPECTING IGNITION CIRCUIT

Tester connection	Condition	Specified condition
2 - Ground	Constant	Battery positive voltage
3 - Ground	Ignition switch ACC or ON	Battery positive voltage
4 - Ground	Ignition switch ON	Battery positive voltage
6 - Ground	Ignition switch ON or START	Battery positive voltage
7 - Ground	Constant	Battery positive voltage
8 - Ground	Ignition switch START	Battery positive voltage

If circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to other parts.

INSPECT IGNITION KEY ILLUMINATION OPERATION
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check that the indicator light lights up.

If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
INSPECT IGNITION KEY ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT (See ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT )

Fig 3: Inspecting Ignition Key Illumination Circuit
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INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH CONTINUITY

Switch position	Tester connection	Specified condition
OFF (Key removed)	-	No continuity
ON (Key set)	1 - 2	Continuity

If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

Fig 4: Replacing Switch

INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH CIRCUIT (See KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH CIRCUIT )

Connect the switch connector and inspect the connector on wire harness side from the back side, as shown.

Fig 5: Connecting Switch Connector

INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH CIRCUIT

Tester connection	Condition	Specified condition
1 - Ground	Constant	Continuity

If circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to other parts.