Key Interlock Solenoid Test
- Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
) and lower steering column cover (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
).
- Disconnect steering lock assembly connector.
- Insert the ignition key in the key cylinder, then turn the ignition key to ACC (I).
- Connect the battery positive terminal to steering lock assembly connector terminal No. 4, and connect the battery negative terminal to No. 3 terminal. Make sure that the ignition key cannot be turned to LOCK (0) position. Release the battery terminals, and make sure that the key can be turned to LOCK (0) position and removed from cylinder.
- If the key interlock solenoid works improperly, replace the ignition key cylinder/steering lock assembly.
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