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Ignition Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, and 2000 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect ignition switch connector. Measure resistance between appropriate ignition switch terminals with switch in specified position. See IGNITION SWITCH RESISTANCE  table. See Figure. If resistance is not as specified, replace ignition switch. See IGNITION SWITCH  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.

IGNITION SWITCH RESISTANCE

Switch Position Between Terminals No. Ohms
Off
Key Out 4 & All Other Terminals (1)
Key In 4 & 5 (2)
Accessory 4 & 6 (2)
Run 1 & 4; 4 & 6 (2)
Start 1 & 4; 4 & 7 (2)
(1) Resistance should be greater than 10 k/ohms.
(2) Resistance should be less than 5 ohms.