Ignition Switch Test: Civic

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Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove driver's side lower instrument panel cover and knee bolster. Disconnect 5-pin connector from underdash fuse/relay box. Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between specified connector terminals, with ignition switch in appropriate position. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . If continuity is not as specified, replace ignition switch.

Fig 1: Locating Ignition Switch 5-Pin Connector (Civic)

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Fig 2: Ignition Switch Terminal Continuity Table (Civic)

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