Ignition Key Reminder
The ignition key reminder alerts the driver that the key is still in the ignition when the driver attempts to exit the vehicle.
An internal switch in the ignition lock cylinder supplies battery voltage to the reminder chime module when all of the following conditions are true
- The key is in the ignition switch.
- The ignition is OFF.
- The driver's door is open.
For information on removal and installation of the reminder chime module, refer to CHIME MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Key Interlock System
The ignition key can be removed when the vehicle stop and selector lever is in P position.
In R, N and D position the ignition key can not be rotated to ignition OFF.
After ignition ON, in R, N and D position the key interlock solenoid is operated with the key cylinder, so the key locked in the key cylinder.
Then, the key interlock solenoid is not operated in P position on selector lever.
Lock System Will Not Unlock
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check the lock cylinder for damage. | Replace the lock cylinder. |
| Check the ignition switch for lack of free movement. | Lubricate the ignition switch. |
| Check the steering column housing for binding or damage. | Remove the steering shaft and clear the steering column housing. Replace the steering column housing as needed. |
LOCK SYSTEM WILL NOT UNLOCK - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Lock System Will Not Lock
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check the lock cylinder for damage. | Replace the lock cylinder. |
| Check the ignition switch for a lack of free movement. | Lubricate the ignition switch. |
| Check the steering column housing for binding or damage. | Remove the steering shaft and clear the steering column housing. Replace the steering column housing as needed. |
LOCK SYSTEM WILL NOT LOCK - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
High Lock Effort
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check the lock cylinder for damage. | Replace the lock cylinder. |
| Check the ignition switch for lack of free movement. | Lubricate the ignition switch. |
| Check for extreme misalignment of the housing to the cover. | Realign the cover on the housing. Replace the cover as needed. |
| Check for a bent ignition switch mounting bracket. | Replace the ignition switch mounting bracket. |
HIGH LOCK EFFORT - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Key Cannot Be Removed in the Lock Position (Key Interlock System)
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check to see that the ignition switch is set correctly. | Reset the ignition switch. |
| Check the lock cylinder for damage. | Replace the lock cylinder. |
| Check the fuse F17 from the I/P fuse block. | Replace the fuse F17. |
| Check for an open or short in the circuit between terminal 2 of key interlock solenoid and the I/P fuse block. | Replace the fuse F17. |
| Select the gear shift lever to "P" position. Check the resistance between the terminal 2 and 1 of the "P" position switch. | Replace the "P" position switch. |
| Check for an open or short in the circuit between the ground G202 and terminal 1 of the key interlock relay. | Replace the open or short from the circuit. |
| Turn the ignition ON. Select the gear shift lever to "P" position. Check the resistance between the terminal 1 and 2 of the key interlock solenoid. | Replace the key interlock solenoid. |
KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED IN LOCK POSITION (KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEM) - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Scheme 17
High Steering Shaft Effort
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check the steering shaft bearing for wear or damage. | Replace the steering shaft bearing. |
| Check for an improperly installed or deformed dust seal. | Replace the dust seal. |
| Check for a damaged upper or lower bearing. | Replace the upper or the lower bearing. |
| Check the steering shaft universal joints for a lack of free movement. | Lubricate the steering shaft universal joints. Replace the steering shaft universal joints as needed. |
HIGH STEERING SHAFT EFFORT - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Lash in the Steering Column
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check the steering column bracket mounting bolts for improper installation. | Tighten the steering column bracket mounting bolts. |
| Check for broken weld nuts on the steering column jacket. | Replace the steering column jacket. |
| Check for loose steering column housing-to-steering column jacket support screws. | Tighten the support screws. |
LASH IN STEERING COLUMN - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Loose Steering Wheel
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check for excessive clearance between the holes in the steering wheel support or the housing and the pivot-pin diameters. | Replace the pivot pins with pivot pins of the correct size. |
| Check to see if the upper bearing is seated correctly in the housing. | Correctly seat the upper bearing. Replace the upper bearing as needed. |
| Check for loose steering column housing support screws. | Tighten the steering column housing support screws. |
LOOSE STEERING WHEEL - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Turn Signal Will Not Stay in the Turn Position
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check the turn signal switch for an improper installation. | Remove and inspect the turn signal switch. Reinstall the switch. |
| Check the cancelling mechanism for broken or missing components. | Replace the cancelling mechanism. |
| Check the turn signal switch housing for foreign material. | Remove any foreign material. |
TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT STAY IN TURN POSITION - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Turn Signal Will Not Cancel
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check the cancelling mechanism for broken or missing components. | Replace the cancelling mechanism. |
TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT CANCEL - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Turn Signal / Dimmer Switch Difficult to Operate
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check the turn signal/dimmer switch and turn signal/dimmer switch lever for improper installation. | Remove and inspect the turn signal/dimmer switch and signal/dimmer switch lever. Reinstall the signal/dimmer switch and signal/dimmer switch lever. |
| Check the signal/dimmer switch housing for foreign material. | Remove any foreign material. |
TURN SIGNAL / DIMMER SWITCH DIFFICULT TO OPERATE - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Turn Signal Will Not Indicate Lane Change
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check for a broken lane change pressure pad or a broken spring hanger. | Replace the lane change pressure pad or the spring hanger. |
| Check for improper functioning of the lane change spring. | Replace the lane change spring. |
| Check the turn signal switch for improper installation. | Replace the turn signal switch. |
TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT INDICATE LANE CHANGE - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
No Turn Signal Lights
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check for an inoperative turn signal flasher. | Replace the turn signal flasher. |
| Check for a faulty turn signal switch. | Replace the turn signal switch. |
| Check the chassis-to-column connector for an improper connection. | Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector. |
NO TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Turn Indicator Lights on, But Not Flashing
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check for an inoperative turn signal flasher. | Replace the turn signal flasher. |
| Check for a faulty turn signal switch. | Replace the turn signal switch. |
| Check the chassis-to-column connector for an improper connection. | Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector. |
TURN INDICATOR LIGHTS ON, BUT NOT FLASHING - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Front or Rear Turn Signal Lights Not Flashing
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check for a faulty turn signal switch. | Replace the turn signal switch. |
| Check the chassis-to-column connector for an improper connection. | Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector. |
FRONT OR REAR TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS NOT FLASHING - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Turn Signal Lights Flash Very Slowly
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check the chassis-to-column connector for an improper connection. | Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector. |
TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS FLASH VERY SLOWLY - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Electrical System Will Not Function
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check the ignition switch for damage. | Replace the ignition switch. |
| Check the ignition switch for improper installation. | Remove and inspect the ignition switch. Reinstall the ignition switch. |
| Check the ignition switch electrical connector for improper installation. | Reconnect the ignition switch electrical connector. Replace the ignition switch electrical connector. |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL NOT FUNCTION - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Ignition Switch Will Not Turn
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check the ignition switch for damage. | Replace the ignition switch. |
| Check the ignition switch for improper installation. | Remove and inspect the ignition switch. Reinstall the ignition switch. |
IGNITION SWITCH WILL NOT TURN - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Switch Inoperative: No Low, High, Intermittent or Wash
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Check the wiper switch for damage. | Replace the wiper lever and switch. |
| Check the wiper switch for improper installation. | Remove and inspect the wiper lever and switch. Reinstall the wiper lever and switch. |
SWITCH INOPERATIVE: NO LOW, HIGH, INTERMITTENT OR WASH - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Scheme 18
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screws.
- Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panels.
- Remove the turn signal switch by pushing the tabs on the top and the bottom of the switch housing.
- Disconnect the electrical connections from the turn signal switch.
Scheme 19
- Connect the electrical connections to the turn signal switch.
- Install the turn signal switch by snapping it into the switch housing.
- Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panels. Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screws. Tighten: Tighten the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb-in).
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Scheme 20
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screws.
- Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panels.
- Remove the wiper switch by pushing the tabs on the top and the bottom of the switch housing.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the wiper switch. Disconnect the cruise control connector, if equipped.
Scheme 21
- Connect the electrical connector to the wiper switch. Connect the cruise control connector, if equipped.
- Install the wiper switch by snapping it into the switch housing.
- Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panels. Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screws. Tighten: Tighten the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb-in).
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Scheme 22
Scheme 23
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the upper and the lower instrument trim panels. Refer to «INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TRIM PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-257070-S06065456122007062900000) .
- Disconnect the steering wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the intermediate shaft from the steering column to allow removal of the steering wheel speed sensor. Refer to «INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND DASH SEAL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-257099-S12920087772007062900000) .
- Remove the retaining screw from the steering wheel speed sensor.
- Remove the steering wheel speed sensor.
Scheme 24
- Install the steering wheel speed sensor with the retaining screw. Tighten: Tighten the steering wheel speed sensor retaining screw to 2 N.m (18 lb-in).
- Install the intermediate shaft onto the steering column. Refer to «INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND DASH SEAL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-257099-S12920087772007062900000) .
- Connect the steering wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
- Install the upper and the lower instrument trim panels. Refer to «INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TRIM PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-257070-S06065456122007062900000) .
- Connect the negative battery cable.