Steering Switch Inspection

Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
Verify that the resistance and continuity between the steering switch terminals is as indicated in the table.

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- If not as indicated in the table, replace the steering switch. (See STEERING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
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Apply battery positive voltage to steering switch terminal 1N, and connect terminal 3B to ground.

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Verify that the LED illuminates.
- If the LED does not illuminate, replace the steering switch. (See STEERING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)