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Ignition Switch Key Lock Solenoid (N376)







Ignition Switch Key Lock Solenoid (N376)

The ignition switch key lock solenoid must be mounted next to the ignition switch.

To remove ignition key in vehicles with automatic transmission, always shift selector lever into position "P" and then switch off ignition. Otherwise, the ignition switch key lock solenoid prevents the key from being removed!

Removing

- Remove the ignition switch key lock solenoid. Refer to => [ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527) ] Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527).

- Release the retainer - 2 - with a suitable screwdriver.






- Pull ignition switch key lock solenoid - 1 - in the - direction of the arrow - out of its mount. The connector will disconnect at the same time.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Connect the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- After attaching the battery for activating the ignition switch key lock solenoid, perform the output diagnostic test mode for the steering column electronics control module (J527) => [ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527) Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) ] Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527) Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM).