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Ignition Switch Continuity Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect ignition switch connector C-87 without removing the ignition switch and steering lock cylinder. Then check the continuity.

Fig 1: Locating Connector C-87
G03472670Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY

SWITCH POSITION TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION
"LOCK" (OFF) 1 2 4 5 6 Open circuit
"ACC" 1 6 Less than 2 ohm
"ON" 1 2 4 6 Less than 2 ohm
"START" 1 2 5 Less than 2 ohm