Ignition Key Lock: Inspection

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Measure the resistance between connector terminals.

Preparation tool:

Circuit tester

Fig 1: Ignition Key Lock Connector Terminal Identification

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Terminal No.	Inspection conditions		Standard
Between all terminals	(A)	LOCK	1 MΩ or more
2 - 4	(B)	ACC	Less than 1 Ω
1 - 2 - 4 5 - 6	(C)	ON	Less than 1 Ω
1 - 3 - 4 5 - 6 - 7	(D)	ST	Less than 1 Ω

Replace the ignition switch assembly if the inspection result is not within the standard.