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.

TERMINALS VOLTAGE REFERENCE

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

OK or NG

OK: Key switch (insert) circuit is OK.

NG: GO TO 2.

Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between BCM Terminal 37 And Ground

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CHECK KEY SWITCH (INSERT)

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect key switch.

Check continuity between key switch terminals 1, 2.

TERMINALS CONTINUITY REFERENCE

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

OK or NG

OK: Repair or replace harness.

NG: Replace key switch. Refer to "STEERING COLUMN ".

Fig 3: Identifying Continuity Between Key Switch Terminals 1, 2

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