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Ignition Switch Test

WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation involving steering column components. See the AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section.
NOTE: For additional information, refer to TEST NS-1A in the TESTS W/CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove ignition switch. See the STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section. With ignition switch in ON position, check for continuity between ignition switch terminals No. 1 and 7. See WIRING DIAGRAM . If continuity exists, replace ignition switch. If continuity does not exist, go to next step.
  2. With ignition switch in START position, check for continuity between ignition switch terminals No. 1 and 7. See WIRING DIAGRAM . If continuity exists, ignition switch is okay. If continuity does not exist, replace ignition switch.