Ignition Switch Test

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or servicing.

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see DISCONNECTION ).
2. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and the steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
3. Disconnect the 7P connector (A) from the ignition switch (B).
   Fig 1: Identifying 7P Connector And Ignition Switch

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4. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the table.
   Fig 2: Ignition Switch Continuity Reference Chart

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5. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the ignition switch (see IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT ).
6. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see RECONNECTION ).