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Push Button Ignition Switch: Inspection

  1. Check the continuity between the connectors.

    Preparation tool: 

    Circuit tester 

    Fig 1: Push Button Ignition Switch Connector Terminal
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    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Specification
    4 (COM) - 5 (GND) Always Continuity exists
    7 (SSW1) - 5 (GND) Push button ignition switch released → pressed Continuity exists
    2 (SSW2) - 5 (GND) Push button ignition switch released → pressed Continuity exists
  2. Check the push button ignition switch operation when battery voltage is applied between the connectors.
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Specification
    11 (SWIL) - 5 (GND) Connect battery to the terminals Goes off → Red switch illumination light
    12 (INDS) - 5 (GND) Turns off → Switch indicator lights in green
    13 (INDW) - 5 (GND) Turns off → Switch indicator lights in orange
  3. Replace the push button ignition switch if the inspection result is not within the standard value.