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Check Ignition Switch Illumination

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Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK IGNITION CIRCUIT. 
Check the ignition circuit.		 Is the circuit normal? Go to step 2  . Repair or replace.
2 CHECK DOOR SWITCH CIRCUIT. 
Inspect door switch circuit.		 Is the circuit normal? Go to step 3  . Repair or replace.
3 CHECK FUSE. 
Remove and visually check fuse No. 14 (in the main fuse box).		 Is the fuse blown out? Replace the fuse with a new part. Go to step 4  .
4 CHECK HARNESS. 
  1. Disconnect the ignition switch illumination harness connector.
  2. Measure the voltage between ignition switch illumination and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B224) No. 2 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

 Is the voltage 10 V or more? Go to step 5  . Check the harness for open or short circuits between the ignition switch illumination and fuse.
5 CHECK IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT. 
  1. Disconnect the harness connector of body integrated unit and ignition switch illumination harness connector.
  2. Check the harness between body integrated unit connector terminal and ignition switch illumination connector terminal.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B281) No. 23 - (B224) No. 1: 

 Is harness normal? Go to step 6  . Check the harness for open circuits and shorts between the body integrated unit and ignition switch illumination.
6 CHECK IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATION BULB. 
Apply battery voltage to the bulb.		 Does the bulb illuminate? Replace the body integrated unit. < Refer to BODY INTEGRATED UNIT . > Replace the ignition switch illumination bulb. < Refer to REMOVAL , Ignition Switch Illumination. >
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