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Ignition Switch

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Turn ignition off. Disconnect ignition switch 48-pin connectors C202 located behind instrument panel, left side of steering column. Using DVOM, check for continuity between specified terminals with ignition switch in specified position. See IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST  table. See Figure . If continuity does not exist as indicated, repair as necessary.

IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST

Switch Position (1) Continuity Between Terminals (Wire Color)
ACC D2 (RED) & D6 (BRN)
OFF N/A
RUN D2 (RED) & C6 (ORN); D2 (RED) & D6 (BRN); D5 (RED) & C5 (PNK); D5 (RED) & C1 (WHT)
START & BULB TEST D5 (RED) & D1 (YEL); D5 (RED) & C1 (WHT); D5 (RED) & C5 (PNK)
(1) Connector C202