Ignition Switch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Mazda Protege, 1999 Mazda Millenia, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata, and 1999 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering column upper and lower covers. Disconnect ignition switch harness connector. With ignition switch in specified position, check continuity between specified terminals. See appropriate IGNITION SWITCH TEST table. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . If continuity is not as specified, replace ignition switch. See IGNITION SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
IGNITION SWITCH TEST (MILLENIA, MX-5 MIATA & 626)
| Switch Position | Continuity Between Terminals |
|---|---|
| LOCK | None |
| ACC | "C" & "F" |
| RUN | "A" & "D"; "B", "C" & "F" |
| START | "B" & "C"; "D" & "E" |
IGNITION SWITCH TEST (PROTEGE)
| Switch Position | Continuity Between Terminals |
|---|---|
| LOCK | None |
| ACC | 1D & 2A |
| RUN | 1C, 1D & 2A; 1B & 2B |
| START | 1C & 2A; 1A & 2B |