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Ignition Switch

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  1. Remove ignition switch. See IGNITION SWITCH & LOCK CYLINDER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check continuity between ignition switch terminals No. 3 and 5 with ignition switch in START and RUN positions. See Fig 1. If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, replace ignition switch.
  2. Check continuity between ignition switch terminals No. 4 and 5 with ignition switch in START position. If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, replace ignition switch.
  3. Ignition switch sends multiplexed commands to Body Control Module (BCM). Use scan tool to diagnose affected system(s). For diagnosis and repair, see BODY CONTROL MODULES - CARAVAN, TOWN & COUNTRY, & VOYAGER article. For ignition switch circuit function, see IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT FUNCTIONS  table.
IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT FUNCTIONS

Terminal No. (Wire Color) Circuit Function
1 (Violet/Orange) Ignition Sense Return
2 (Violet/Brown) Ignition Sense
3 (Pink/White) (1) Fused Ignition Switch Output (START/RUN)
4 (Yellow) Ignition Switch Output (START)
5 (Light Blue/Red) Fused Battery Voltage
(1) This circuit provides power to sentry key immobilizer module and body control module.
Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Harness Connector Terminals
G00010986Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION