Steering Column Switches Ford Five Hundred I

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The steering column switches consist of the following components

1. Ignition switch
2. Multi-function switch, refer to «EXTERIOR LIGHTING»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/exterior-lights/#exterior-lighting-system) or «WIPERS AND WASHERS»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/wiperwasher-systems/#wiper-system-washer-system)

Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS (Montego), SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS (Five Hundred), or SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS (Freestyle) for schematic and connector information.

Refer to COMPONENT TESTING for component testing.

Special Tool(s)

SPECIAL TOOL - STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES 73III Automotive Meter 105-R0057 or equivalent Flex Probe Kit 105-R025B

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The steering column switches include the ignition switch and the multifunction switch (high beam/low beam, flash-to-pass, turn signal, and windshield wiper). The ignition switch is controlled by the ignition lock cylinder with a key. When the ignition lock cylinder is turned using the key, a mechanical linkage positions the ignition switch to the selected position and allows the ignition switch to send voltage to specific components.

The multifunction switch controls the various components electrically. The headlamp switch sends constant voltage to the headlamps when placed in the ON position, while the flash-to-pass is a momentary switch used to send voltage to the headlamp high beams only. The headlamp high beam/low beam switch sends voltage to the low or high beam headlamps while the headlamps are on. The turn signal switch portion of the multifunction switch operates the left and right turn signals. The windshield wiper switch function uses a ground signal to activate the various wiper modes and wiper/washer.

Inspection and Verification

1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage. VISUAL INSPECTION CHART Mechanical Electrical Multifunction switch Ignition key Ignition switch Ignition key turning effort Battery junction box (BJB) fuse 34 (30A) Circuitry Wiring harness Smart junction box (SJB) Ignition switch NOTE: For multifunction switch concerns, refer to one of the following sections: Exterior Lighting, «EXTERIOR LIGHTING»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/exterior-lights/#exterior-lighting-system) . Wipers and Washers, «WIPERS AND WASHERS»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/wiperwasher-systems/#wiper-system-washer-system) .
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, GO to «SYMPTOM CHART»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/ignition-switchsteering-lock/#steering-column-switches__symptom-chart) to continue diagnosis.

Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM CHART

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Normal Operation

The ignition switch receives overload protected B+ power from the battery junction box (BJB) fuse 34 (30A) through circuit 1715 (RD). The ignition switch has 4 possible states

1. OFF
2. ACC
3. RUN
4. START

Possible Causes

1. BJB fuse 34 (30A)
2. circuit 1715 (RD) open or short to ground
3. ignition switch
4. BJB

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1. A1 CHECK CIRCUIT 1715 (RD) FOR VOLTAGE Disconnect: Ignition Switch C250. Measure the voltage between the ignition switch C250-4, circuit 1715 (RD), harness side and ground. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes : INSTALL a new ignition switch. REFER to «IGNITION SWITCH»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/ignition-switchsteering-lock/#steering-column-switches) . TEST the system for normal operation. No : GO to A2.
2. A2 CHECK CIRCUIT 1715 (RD) FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND Disconnect: BJB fuse 34 (30A). Measure the resistance between the ignition switch C250-4, circuit 1715 (RD), harness side and ground, and between the ignition switch C250-4, circuit 1715 (RD), harness side and BJB fuse 34 (30A), circuit 1715 (RD), output side. Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms between the ignition switch and ground, and less than 5 ohms between the ignition switch and the BJB? Yes : INSTALL a new BJB. REFER to «MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/communication-devices/#multifunction-electronic-modules-system) . TEST the system for normal operation. No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

The ignition switch ACC circuit provides greater than 10 volts through circuit 1716 (GY/YE) to the smart junction box (SJB) when the key is in the ACC position.

1. circuit 1716 (GY/YE) open or short to ground
2. ignition switch
3. SJB

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1. B1 CHECK CIRCUIT 1716 (GY/YE) FOR VOLTAGE Key in OFF position. Disconnect: Smart Junction Box (SJB) 2280b. Key in ACCESSORY position. Measure the voltage between the SJB C2280b-4, circuit 1716 (GY/YE), harness side and ground. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes : GO to B3 . No : GO to B2.
2. B2 CHECK CIRCUIT 1716 (GY/YE) FOR AN OPEN OR A SHORT TO GROUND Key in OFF position. Disconnect: Ignition Switch C250. Measure the resistance between the SJB C2208b-4, circuit 1716 (GY/YE), harness side and the ignition switch C250-6, circuit 1716 (GY/YE), harness side; and between the SJB C2208b-4, circuit 1716 (GY/YE), harness side and ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the SJB and the ignition switch, and greater than 10,000 ohms between the SJB and ground? Yes : INSTALL a new ignition switch. REFER to «IGNITION SWITCH»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/ignition-switchsteering-lock/#steering-column-switches) . TEST the system for normal operation. No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
3. B3 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION Key in OFF position. Disconnect all the SJB connectors. Check for: corrosion pushed-out pins Connect all the SJB connectors and make sure they are seated correctly. Operate the system and verify the concern is still present. Is the concern still present? Yes : INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to «MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/communication-devices/#multifunction-electronic-modules-system) . REPEAT the self-test. No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation.

The ignition switch RUN circuit provides greater than 10 volts through circuits 1050 (LG/VT) and 1716 (GY/YE) to the smart junction box (SJB) when the key is in the RUN position.

1. circuit 1050 (LG/VT) open or short to ground
2. circuit 1716 (GY/YE) open or short to ground
3. ignition Switch
4. SJB

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1. C1 CHECK CIRCUITS 1050 (LG/VT) AND 1716 (GY/YE) FOR VOLTAGE Key in OFF position. Disconnect: Smart Junction Box (SJB) 2280b. Key in ACCESSORY position. Measure the voltage between the SJB C2280b-4, circuit 1716 (GY/YE), harness side and ground; and between the SJB C2280b-32, circuit 1050 (LG/VT), harness side and ground. Are the voltages greater than 10 volts? Yes : GO to C4 . No : GO to C2.
2. C2 CHECK CIRCUIT 1050 (LG/VT) FOR AN OPEN OR A SHORT TO GROUND Key in OFF position. Disconnect: Ignition Switch C250. Measure the resistance between the ignition switch C250-1, circuit 1050 (LG/VT), harness side, and the SJB C2208b-32, circuit 1050 (LG/VT), harness side; and between the SJB C2208b-32, circuit 1050 (LG/VT), harness side, and ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the SJB and the ignition switch, and greater than 10,000 ohms between the SJB and ground? Yes : GO to C3. No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
3. C3 CHECK CIRCUIT 1716 (GY/YE) FOR AN OPEN OR A SHORT TO GROUND Measure the resistance between the SJB C2208b-4, circuit 1716 (GY/YE), harness side and the ignition switch C250-6, circuit 1716 (GY/YE), harness side; and between the SJB C2208b-4, circuit 1716 (GY/YE), harness side and ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the SJB and the ignition switch, and greater than 10,000 ohms between the SJB and ground? Yes : INSTALL a new ignition switch. REFER to «IGNITION SWITCH»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/ignition-switchsteering-lock/#steering-column-switches) . TEST the system for normal operation. No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
4. C4 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION Key in OFF position. Disconnect all the SJB connectors. Check for: corrosion pushed-out pins Connect all the SJB connectors and make sure they are seated correctly. Operate the system and verify the concern is still present. Is the concern still present? Yes : INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to «MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/communication-devices/#multifunction-electronic-modules-system) . REPEAT the self-test. No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation.

The ignition switch START circuit provides greater than 10 volts through circuits 1522 (DG) and 1050 (LG/VT) to the smart junction box (SJB) when the key is in the START position.

1. circuit 1050 (LG/VT) open or short to ground.
2. circuit 1522 (DG) open or short to ground.
3. ignition Switch
4. SJB

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1. D1 CHECK CIRCUITS 1050 (LG/VT) AND 1522 (DG) FOR VOLTAGE Key in OFF position. Disconnect: Smart Junction Box (SJB) C2280b. Key in ACCESSORY position. Measure the voltage between the SJB C2280b-32, circuit 1050 (LG/VT), harness side and ground; and between the SJB C2280b-30, circuit 1522 (DG), harness side and ground. Are the voltages greater than 10 volts? Yes : GO to D4 . No : GO to D2.
2. D2 CHECK CIRCUIT 1522 (DG) FOR AN OPEN OR A SHORT TO GROUND Key in OFF position. Disconnect: Ignition Switch C250. Measure the resistance between the SJB C2208b-30, circuit 1522 (DG), harness side and the ignition switch C250-7, circuit 1522 (DG), harness side; and between the SJB C2208b-30, circuit 1522 (DG), harness side, and ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the SJB and the ignition switch, and greater than 10,000 ohms between the SJB and ground? Yes : GO to D3. No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
3. D3 CHECK CIRCUIT 1050 (LG/VT) FOR AN OPEN OR A SHORT TO GROUND Measure the resistance between the ignition switch C250-1, circuit 1050 (LG/VT), harness side, and the SJB C2208b-32, circuit 1050 (LG/VT), harness side; and between the SJB C2208b-32, circuit 1050 (LG/VT), harness side, and ground. Are the resistances less than 5 ohms between the SJB and the ignition switch, and greater than 10,000 ohms between the SJB and ground? Yes : INSTALL a new ignition switch. REFER to «IGNITION SWITCH»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/ignition-switchsteering-lock/#steering-column-switches) . TEST the system for normal operation. No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
4. D4 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION Key in OFF position. Disconnect all the SJB connectors. Check for: corrosion pushed-out pins Connect all the SJB connectors and make sure they are seated correctly. Operate the system and verify the concern is still present. Is the concern still present? Yes : INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to «MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/communication-devices/#multifunction-electronic-modules-system) . REPEAT the self-test. No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation.

The ignition lock cylinder is the mechanical link to the ignition switch. When the ignition key is placed in the ignition lock cylinder and rotated through the ignition switch positions, the pinion rotates, moving the ignition switch to the desired position.

1. ignition key
2. ignition lock cylinder
3. ignition switch

Testing

1. E1 CHECK THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION NOTE: The ignition lock cylinder should return from the START position back to the ON position without assistance. Check to see if the steering wheel is turned and locked full left or full right. Is the steering wheel locked full left or full right? Yes : APPLY turning effort to the steering wheel in the direction of lock while turning the key to the ON position. TEST the system for normal operation. No : GO to E2.
2. E2 CHECK THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER KEY Check the ignition lock cylinder key for burrs, damaged key or incorrect key cut. Is the key OK? Yes : GO to E3. No : REPLACE the ignition key. TEST the system for normal operation.
3. E3 CHECK THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to «HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#handles-locks-latches-and-entry-systems) . Check the ignition lock cylinder by rotating the ignition lock cylinder through all of the switch positions. Does the ignition lock cylinder stick or bind in any of the positions? Yes : INSTALL a new ignition lock cylinder. REFER to «HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#handles-locks-latches-and-entry-systems) . No : GO to E4.
4. E4 CHECK THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING Check for binding or sticking ignition switch in the steering column lock module, or insufficient lube. Is the steering column lock module and lubrication OK? Yes : INSTALL a new ignition switch. REFER to «IGNITION SWITCH»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/ignition-switchsteering-lock/#steering-column-switches) . TEST the system for normal operation. No : REPAIR or LUBRICATE as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.

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Removal and Installation

1. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to «STEERING COLUMN»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) .
2. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel and the steering column upper shroud as an assembly. Remove the 2 instrument cluster finish panel screws. Press the sides of the upper steering column shroud inward to release it from the lower steering column shroud.
3. Remove the 3 lower steering column shroud screws and the lower shroud.
4. Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.
5. Remove the 4 screws and the multifunction switch.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) .
2. Remove the upper steering column shroud. Press inward on the sides of the upper steering column shroud.
3. Remove the 3 lower steering column shroud screws and the lower shroud.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the ignition switch. Release the 2 locking tabs.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) .

1. Remove the ignition switch. For additional information, refer to «IGNITION SWITCH»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/ignition-switchsteering-lock/#steering-column-switches) .
2. Cut slots into the heads of the 2 steering column lock module bolts.
3. Remove the 2 steering column lock module bolts. Discard the bolts.
4. Remove the steering column lock module clamp.
5. Remove the steering column lock module.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Align the ribs on the steering column lock module with the window of the steering column tube. Align the locating pin with the slot on the locating bracket of the steering column. Tighten the bolts until the heads of the bolts shear off.

See also:
• EXTERIOR LIGHTING
• WIPERS AND WASHERS
• COMPONENT TESTING
• STARTING SYSTEM
• MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES
• HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS
• STEERING COLUMN
• SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
• SYMPTOM CHART
• PINPOINT TEST A