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Key Switch (insert) Check

  1. CHECK KEY SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL

    With CONSULT-III

    Check key switch "KEY ON SW" in DATA MONITOR mode with CONSULT-III. Refer to "CONSULT-III FUNCTION (BCM) ".

    • When key is inserted to ignition key cylinder:
    • KEY ON SW : ON 

    • When key is removed from ignition key cylinder:

      KEY ON SW : OFF 

      Without CONSULT-III

      Check voltage between BCM connector M18 terminal 37 and ground.

      VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

      Connector Terminal Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      M18 37 Ground Key is inserted. Battery voltage
      Key is removed. 0
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between BCM Connector M18 Terminal 37 And Ground
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    OK or NG 

    OK: Key switch (insert) circuit is OK.

    NG: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK KEY SWITCH (INSERT)
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect key switch.
    3. Check continuity between key switch terminals 1, 2.
      CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

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

    OK or NG 

    OK: Repair or replace harness.

    NG: Replace key switch.

    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Key Switch Terminals 1, 2
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