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Ignition Key Lock: Inspection

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  1. Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
  2. Remove the lower column cover.
  3. Unfasten the fixing clip which secures harness, and then disconnect the harness connector of the ignition switch from body harness.
  4. Turn the ignition key plate to each position and check the resistance between ignition connector terminals.
    Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Connector Terminals
    G05022828Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Switch position Terminal No. Standard
    LOCK - -
    ACC 3 and 5 Less than 1 Ω
    ON 3 and 1 and 4
    3 and 5
    Less than 1 Ω
    ST 3 and 2
    3 and 1 and 6
    Less than 1 Ω
  5. Replace the ignition switch if the inspection result is not within the standard value.