FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Inspection

INSPECTION





1. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION
Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly.





2. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY CYLINDER
a. Place the ignition key at the ACC position.
b. Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver, and pull out the cylinder.
c. Install a new cylinder.

HINT: Make sure the key is at the ACC position.

3. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH
4. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH
a. Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch from the column upper bracket.
b. Install a new ignition switch with the 2 screws.
5. INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH
6. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH
a. Slide the key unlock warning switch out of the column upper bracket.
b. Slide a new key unlock warning switch in the column upper bracket.
7. INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
8. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
a. Remove the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid.
b. Install a new key interlock solenoid with the 2 screws.
9. INSPECT TRANSPONDER KEY COIL
10. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY COIL
11. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER
a. Remove the 2 screws and transponder key amplifier.
b. Install a new transponder key amplifier with the 2 screws.





12. INSPECT BEARING
Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise.
If the bearing is worn or damaged, replace the upper column tube sub-assembly.