Ignition Switch: Description and Operation

SWITCH OPERATION
The ignition switch, which is mounted on the steering actuator housing, operates in the following manner:
^ The ignition switch is cycled through rotation of the ignition switch lock cylinder through a pin which is part of the ignition switch.
^ The ignition switch lock cylinder also controls the mechanism which provides a positive lock for the steering system.
^ The locking mechanism is located in the steering column housing.

SWITCH POSITIONS
The ignition switch lock cylinder positions are:
^ ACC.
^ LOCK.
^ OFF.
^ RUN.
^ START.
The key can be removed from the ignition switch lock cylinder with the column-shift automatic transaxle only when the shift lever is in PARK position and the key is in LOCK position.
^ The ACC position operates while the steering and automatic transaxle remains locked.
^ The engine shuts off when the key is turned to the OFF position without locking the steering or automatic transaxle.

SWITCH CONNECTOR
The ignition switch has blade-type terminals that engage with one multiple connector. The multiple connector is secured to the ignition switch by an integral connector fastener.