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Ignition Key Lock

  1. Remove the instrument panel lower cover. See INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Remove the lower column cover.
  3. Unfasten the hold-down clip which secures the harness, and disconnect the connector of the ignition switch from the body harness.
  4. Turn the ignition key plate to each position, and measure the ignition switch resistance. See Fig 1 . If no good, replace ignition switch.
Fig 1: Testing Ignition Key Lock
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