Ignition Switch Inspection [Without Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the column cover. See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Remove the ignition switch. See IGNITION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .
Verify that the continuity between the ignition switch terminals is as indicated in the table.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the ignition switch.
Fig 1: Ignition Key Position Chart
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Fig 2: Ignition Key Circuit Diagram
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