Ignition Switch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Pontiac Grand Am, 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva, and 1998 Buick Skylark. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Turn ignition off. Disconnect ignition switch 6-pin connectors C1 and C2 located behind instrument panel, left side of steering column. Using DVOM, check for continuity between specified terminals with ignition switch in specified position. See IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST table. See Figure . If continuity does not exist as indicated, repair as necessary.
IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST
| Switch Position | (1) Continuity Between Connector/Terminals (Wire Color) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC | C2/"C" (RED) & C2/"A" (BRN) | ||
| OFF | C2/"C", "B" (RED) & C1/"D" (WHT) | ||
| RUN | C2/"C", "B" (RED) & C2/"A" (BRN), C1/"B" (ORG), C1/"D" (WHT) & C1/"A" (PNK) | ||
| START | C2/"C", "B" (RED) & C1/"D" (WHT), "A" (PNK) | ||
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