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Pinpoint Test D: Steering Column Locked

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PINPOINT TEST D: STEERING COLUMN LOCKED 
TEST CONDITIONS  DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS 
D1: IGNITION SWITCHES OFF AFTER 3 SECONDS 
NOTE: Conditions for starting in addition to pressing the start button are
NOTE: For automatic transmission vehicles, ensure the brake pedal is depressed and the park or neutral selected
NOTE: For manual transmission vehicles ensure the clutch is fully depressed
NOTE: If the engine can be heard to crank there is no fault with the smart key
NOTE: If the locking pin is still engaged, turn the steering wheel to overcome the side load
NOTE: Start authorization defined as Ignition functions, Steering column lock engagement, Engine immobilize and smart key authorization
  1.  Unlock the vehicle using the key fob, within 3 minutes of unlocking ensure the steering wheel can rotate freely. Perform a further lock and unlock check and attempt to start vehicle. If the steering 'column locked' message is still displayed, Lock the vehicle with the key fob and ensure the column is locked (If installed)  by turning the steering wheel. Then unlock the vehicle ensuring the column Steering wheel can turn freely. Now perform another start attempt
Has the vehicle started?
Yes 
No further action required
No 
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