Ignition Switch: Description and 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 automatic transmission linkage and steering system.
^ The locking mechanism is located in the steering column housing.

The ignition switch lock cylinder positions are:
^ ACC
^ LOCK
^ OFF
^ RUN
^ START

The ignition switch lock cylinder key can be removed from the ignition switch lock cylinder only when the shift lever is in PARK and the key is in LOCK position.
^ The ACC position operates while the steering lock and transmission shift lever lock systems remain locked.
^ The engine shuts off when the key is turned to the OFF position without locking the steering lock or transmission shift lever lock systems.

The ignition switch has blade-type terminals that engage with one ignition key warning switch terminal and wire. The ignition key warning switch terminal and wire is secured to the ignition switch by integral locking fingers.