Section 50 (Ignition Switch): Test

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SRS component locations for the appropriate year:

'03 model (see 2003 MODEL )
'04-06 models (see 2004-2006 MODELS )

Also review the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or service.

Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the radio presets.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the dashboard lower cover (see DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the 6P connector from the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

Fig 1: Disconnecting 6P Connector From Driver Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box
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Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Terminals
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If the continuity checks do not agree with the table, replace the steering lock.
After reconnecting the battery, enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's radio presets.
Perform the powertrain control module (PCM) idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ) and the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).