Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Ignition Switch: Notes

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PROBLEM SYMPTOM CHART

Problem	Possible Cause	Action
The ignition switch is inoperative	Smart junction box (SJB) fuse 4 (10A). Ignition switch. Circuitry. Battery junction box (BJB) fuses: 1 (25A) 17(50A)	See PINPOINT TEST 1: THE IGNITION SWITCH IS INOPERATIVE .
No power in ON/ACC	Smart junction box (SJB) fuse 4(10A). Battery junction box (BJB) fuses: 1 (25A) 17(50A) Ignition switch. Circuitry.	See PINPOINT TEST 2: NO POWER IN ON/ACC .
No power in ON/START	Smart junction box (SJB) fuse 4 (10A). Battery junction box (BJB) fuses: 1 (25A) 17(50A) Ignition switch. Circuitry.	See PINPOINT TEST 4: IGNITION KEY IS HARD TO TURN .
The ignition key is hard to turn	Key. Ignition lock cylinder. Ignition switch rod. Ignition switch.	See PINPOINT TEST 4: IGNITION KEY IS HARD TO TURN .
The multifunction switch does not operate correctly	Multifunction switch. Smart junction box (SJB).	For exterior lighting, see TROUBLESHOOTING (LIGHTING SYSTEMS) . For wipers and washers, see WIPERS AND WASHERS .