Ignition Switch Continuity Test
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- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove driver's lower instrument panel cover. Remove upper and lower steering column covers if needed. Locate ignition switch wiring harness 8-pin connector. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 .
- With ignition switch in LOCK position, there should be no continuity between any terminals. With ignition switch in ACC position, there should be continuity between terminals No. 5 and 7. With ignition switch in ON position, there should be continuity between terminals No. 2 and 3, and between terminals No. 4, 5 and 7. With ignition switch in START position, there should be continuity between terminals No. 1, 2 and 3, and between terminals No. 4, 7 and 8. If continuity is not as specified, replace switch.