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Test E: Steering Column Lock System Check

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  1. Connect scan tool. Turn ignition on. Steering column should unlock and scan tool should display the following BCM data:
    • Steering Column Lock State - IGN ON UNLOCKED
    • Key In Ignition - ACTIVE
    • Key Out Of Ignition - ACTIVE (will not change)
    • Column Feedback - ACTIVE

    If conditions are met, go to next step. If conditions are not met, see TEST C: STEERING COLUMN LOCK MALFUNCTION  under SYMPTOM TESTS.

  2. Turn ignition off (key in ignition switch). Steering column should remain unlocked and scan tool should display the following BCM data:
    • Steering Column Lock State - IGN OFF UNLOCKED
    • Key In Ignition - ACTIVE
    • Key Out Of Ignition - ACTIVE (will not change)
    • Column Feedback - ACTIVE

    If conditions are met, go to next step. If conditions are not met, see TEST C: STEERING COLUMN LOCK MALFUNCTION  under SYMPTOM TESTS.

  3. Remove key from ignition switch. Steering column should lock and scan tool should display the following BCM data:
    • Steering Column Lock State - IGN OFF LOCKED
    • Key In Ignition - INACTIVE
    • Key Out Of Ignition - ACTIVE (will not change)
    • Column Feedback - INACTIVE

    If conditions are met, go to next step. If conditions are not met, see TEST C: STEERING COLUMN LOCK MALFUNCTION  under SYMPTOM TESTS.

  4. Insert key in ignition switch. Steering column should remain locked and scan tool should display the following BCM data:
    • Steering Column Lock State - IGN OFF LOCKED
    • Key In Ignition - ACTIVE
    • Key Out Of Ignition - ACTIVE (will not change)
    • Column Feedback - INACTIVE

    If conditions are met, go to next step. If conditions are not met, see TEST C: STEERING COLUMN LOCK MALFUNCTION  under SYMPTOM TESTS.

  5. Turn ignition on. Steering column should unlock and scan tool should display the following BCM data:
    • Steering Column Lock State - IGN ON UNLOCKED
    • Key In Ignition - ACTIVE
    • Key Out Of Ignition - ACTIVE (will not change)
    • Column Feedback - ACTIVE

    If conditions are met, system is okay. If conditions are not met, see TEST C: STEERING COLUMN LOCK MALFUNCTION  under SYMPTOM TESTS.

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