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Steering Column Switches Ford Crown Victoria II

Ignition Switch/steering Lock 18 illustrations ~522 words

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Battery ground cable8
Ignition switch bolts6
Ignition switch electrical connector bolt1
Multifunction switch screws3

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The steering column switches consist of the following components

  1. The multifunction switch, which controls the following functions: Turn signals Headlamp dimmer Headlamp flash-to-pass Hazard warnings Cornering lamps Windshield washer/wipers
  2. Ignition switch

Refer to the appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article for schematic and connector information.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Steering Column Switches
Scheme 1: Steering Column Switches

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Scheme 2: Inspection and Verification
Scheme 2: Inspection and Verification
  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
  3. If inspection reveals an obvious concern that is readily repaired, correct the concern before continuing with inspection and verification.
  4. If the concern remains after inspection, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel to carry out DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS (DTC) test. If the diagnostic tool responds with NO RESPONSE/NOT EQUIPPED for the lighting control module (LCM), refer to «MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/communication-devices/#multifunction-electronic-modules-system) article.. If the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS test is passed for the LCM, retrieve continuous DTCs and execute self-test diagnostics for the LCM to retrieve current DTCs.
  5. If the self-test is passed and no DTCs are retrieved, go to the «SYMPTOM CHART»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/ignition-switchsteering-lock/#steering-column-switches) to continue diagnostics.
  6. If DTCs are retrieved, go to the «LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHART»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/ignition-switchsteering-lock/#steering-column-switches) to continue diagnostics.
  7. If the LCM cannot be accessed by the diagnostic tool, refer to «MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/communication-devices/#multifunction-electronic-modules-system) article.

Note. For a complete list of lighting control module (LCM) DTCs, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article.

DTCDescriptionDTC Caused ByAction
B1555Ignition RUN/START Circuit FailureLCMGo To PINPOINT TEST F .

LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHART

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Symptom Chart
Scheme 3: Symptom Chart

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: PINPOINT TEST A: IGNITION SWITCH IS INOPERATIVE
Scheme 4: PINPOINT TEST A: IGNITION SWITCH IS INOPERATIVE

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: PINPOINT TEST B: NO POWER IN ACC POSITION
Scheme 5: PINPOINT TEST B: NO POWER IN ACC POSITION

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: PINPOINT TEST C: NO POWER IN RUN POSITION
Scheme 6: PINPOINT TEST C: NO POWER IN RUN POSITION

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: PINPOINT TEST D: NO POWER IN START POSITION
Scheme 7: PINPOINT TEST D: NO POWER IN START POSITION

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: PINPOINT TEST E: MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
Scheme 8: PINPOINT TEST E: MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: PINPOINT TEST F: DTC 1555 - IGNITION RUN/START CIRCUIT FAILURE
Scheme 9: PINPOINT TEST F: DTC 1555 - IGNITION RUN/START CIRCUIT FAILURE

Ignition Switch Continuity Check

Refer to the appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article for schematic and connector information.

Multifunction Switch

Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for schematic and connector information.

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Removal and Installation
Scheme 10: Removal and Installation

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Scheme 13
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables) article.
  2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to the RUN position. Push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a punch while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.
  3. Remove the tilt wheel handle and shank.
  4. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds. Remove the screws.
  5. Remove the multifunction switch. Remove the screws. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Scheme 14

Scheme 14: Removal and Installation
Scheme 14: Removal and Installation

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Scheme 18
  1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to «AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) article.
  2. Position the LH instrument panel insulator aside. Remove the three pin-type retainers.
  3. Remove the LH instrument panel insulator. Disconnect the courtesy lamp.
  4. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column opening cover. Remove the screws. Unhook the parking brake release handle and position aside.
  5. Remove the bolts and the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
  6. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector. Loosen the bolt.
  7. Remove the ignition switch. Remove the bolts.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Repower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to «AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) article.