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Key Switch And Ignition Knob Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Infiniti FX45 and 2008 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check continuity between terminals 3 and 4.

3 - 4 

When key is inserted to ignition key cylinder : Continuity should exist. 

When key is removed from ignition key cylinder : Continuity should not exist. 

Fig 1: Identifying Continuity Between Key Switch And Ignition Knob Switch Terminals 3 And 4
G04923076Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.