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Key Switch (BCM Input) Check

CHECK KEY SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Remove mechanical key from ignition switch.
2. Disconnect key switch and ignition knob switch connector.
3. Check voltage between key switch and ignition knob switch harness connector M49 terminal 2 and ground.
  2 - Ground: Battery voltage .
  
  Fig 1: Checking Key Switch Power Supply Circuit
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  OK or NG
  
  OK: GO TO 2.
  
  NG: Check harness between key switch and ignition knob switch and fuse.

CHECK KEY SWITCH

Check continuity between key switch and ignition knob switch terminals 1 and 2.

Component	Terminals		Condition	Continuity
Ignition switch	1	2	Insert mechanical key into ignition switch.	Yes
Ignition switch	1	2	Remove mechanical key from ignition switch.	No

Fig 2: Checking Key Switch

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OK or NG

OK: GO TO 3.

NG: Replace key cylinder assembly (built-in key switch).

CHECK KEY SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 (A) terminal 37 and key switch and ignition knob switch harness connector M49 (B) terminal 1.
  37 - 1: Continuity should exist .
3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 (A) terminal 37 and ground.
  37 - Ground: Continuity should not exist .
  
  Fig 3: Checking Key Switch Signal Circuit
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  OK or NG
  
  OK: Key switch (BCM input) circuit is OK.
  
  NG: Repair or replace harness between key switch and ignition knob switch and BCM.