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.
SWITCH LOCK
A push-button steering wheel lock mechanism is used on models equipped with the floor-mounted shift system. This button, on the LH side of the steering column tube, must be pushed in before the ignition key can be removed.