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Ignition Switch

  1. Disconnect electrical connector from ignition switch on bottom of upper steering column bracket. See Figure. Note ignition switch electrical terminals and ignition lock cylinder positions. See Fig 1.
  2. Using ohmmeter, check that continuity is as specified between indicated ignition switch electrical terminals in relation to ignition lock cylinder position. See IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY  table. Replace ignition switch if defective. See IGNITION SWITCH  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
    IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY

    Ign. Lock Cylinder Position Ign. Switch Terminals No. Specification
    LOCK (1) (1)
    ACC 1 & 3 Continuity
    ON 1, 2 & 3; 5 & 6 Continuity
    START 1 & 2; 4, 5 & 6 Continuity
    (1) There should be no continuity between any terminals.
    Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Electrical Terminals & Ignition Lock Cylinder Positions
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