STEERING SWITCH INSPECTION

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Warning

•  Handling the driver-side air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

1.  Switch the ignition OFF (LOCK).

2.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

3.  Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL.) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Verify that the resistance and continuity between the steering switch terminals is as indicated in the table.

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•  If not as indicated in the table, replace the steering switch. (See STEERING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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6.  Apply battery positive voltage to steering switch terminal F, and connect terminal B to ground.

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7.  Verify that the LED illuminates.

•  If the LED does not illuminate, replace the steering switch. (See STEERING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)