Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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Tests for voltage at the coil side of the lock cylinder relay.
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Verifies that the DIM is providing ground to the lock cylinder relay.
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Tests if ground is constantly being applied to the ignition lock cylinder control actuator.
Step | Action | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Column/Ignition Lock Schematics Connector End View Reference: Steering Wheel and Column Connector End Views | |||
1 | Verify the fault is present. Does the system operate normally? | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 2 |
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Were you able to turn the key to the OFF position and remove the key? | Go to Step 3 | |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 4 | |
Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the ignition lock cylinder control actuator and a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 12 | |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 | |
6 | Connect a test lamp ignition lock cylinder control switch between the signal circuit and battery positive voltage. Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 7 |
7 | Test the signal circuit of the ignition lock cylinder control actuator for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 11 |
8 | Test the voltage supply circuit of the ignition lock cylinder control actuator for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 9 |
9 | Inspect for poor connections at the ignition lock cylinder control actuator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 14 |
10 | Inspect for poor connections at the automatic transmission shift lock actuator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 15 |
11 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the DIM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 16 |
12 | Repair the battery positive voltage circuit of the ignition lock cylinder control actuator. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 17 | -- |
13 | Repair the voltage supply circuit of the ignition lock cylinder control switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 17 | -- |
14 | Replace the ignition lock cylinder control actuator. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 17 | -- |
15 | Replace the automatic transmission shift lock actuator. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 17 | -- |
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Important: Perform the set up procedure for the DIM . Replace the DIM. Refer to Dash Integration Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 17 | -- |
17 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
