Key Switch (Insert) Check

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CHECK KEY SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL

With CONSULT-II

Check key switch "KEY ON SW" in DATA MONITOR mode with CONSULT-II. Refer to , "DATA MONITOR "

When key is inserted to ignition key cylinder:
KEY ON SW: ON
When key is removed from ignition key cylinder:

KEY ON SW: OFF

Fig 1: CONSULT II Display - Data Monitor

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Without CONSULT-II

Check voltage between BCM connector M18 terminal 37 and ground.

BCM CONNECTOR M18 TERMINAL 37 AND GROUND

Connector	Terminal		Condition	Voltage (V)
Connector	(+)	(-)	Condition	Voltage (V)
M18	37	Ground	Key is inserted.	Battery voltage
M18	37	Ground	Key is removed.	0

Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between BCM Terminal 37 And Ground

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OK or NG

OK: Key switch (insert) circuit is OK.

NG: GO TO 2.

CHECK KEY SWITCH (INSERT)

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect key switch connector.
Check continuity between key switch terminals.

KEY SWITCH (INSERT)

Terminals	Condition	Continuity
1 - 2	Key is inserted.	Yes
1 - 2	Key is removed.	No

Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Key Switch Terminals

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OK or NG

OK: Repair or replace harness or fuse.

NG: Replace key switch.