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Ignition Switch Not Working

NOTE:

Nothing happens when the ignition is turned to KEY-ON. The starter does not turn, the instruments do not light up

    Test Results
0 PRELIMINARY CHECKS Everything OK Problems encountered Operation
  Using the MIDTRONICS no. 2000037000 equipment, check the correct battery efficiency Go to Step 1 Battery not efficient Recharge/replace the battery
1 ALTERNATOR CORRECT OPERATION CHECK Everything OK Problems encountered Operation
  Check that the alternator is working correctly Go to Step 2 Alternator not working properly Replace the alternator
2 BATTERY CONNECTIONS CHECK Everything OK Problems encountered Operation
  Check the following, in order: - correct fastening and ground connection of the negative battery terminal; - correct fastening of positive battery terminal and all leads connected to it; - no oxidation at the ground point for the negative battery lead Check for any current dispersions on the system Go to Step 3
  1. Connections not correct
  2. Ground lead damaged
  3. Lead between battery and starter damaged
  1. Restore the correct connections
  2. Replace the lead
  3. Replace the lead
3 IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT CHECK Everything OK Problems encountered Operation
  Check the correct power supply at the ignition switch Go to Step 4 Connections not correct Restore the connections between the battery and the ignition switch.
4 KEY LOCK BARREL CHECK Everything OK Problems encountered Operation
  Check the condition of the key lock barrel and that it is working properly Go to Step 5 Key lock barrel faulty Repair or replace the lock barrel
5 IGNITION SWITCH CHECK Everything OK Problems encountered Operation
  Check the condition of the ignition switch and make sure that it is working correctly End of diagnosis Ignition switch faulty Repair or replace the ignition switch