PINPOINT TEST G : The Ignition Key Cannot Be Returned to the OFF Position
- G1 CHECK FOR AN ENERGIZED KEY REMOVAL INHIBIT SOLENOID
- Disconnect: BCM fuse 28 (15A).
- Attempt to turn the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position and then back to the OFF position and remove the key.
Can the ignition lock cylinder be turned to the OFF position and can the key be removed?
Yes GO to G3. No GO to G2. - G2 CHECK THE IGNITION SWITCH FOR MECHANICAL DAMAGE
- Remove the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Switch .
- Attempt to turn the ignition lock cylinder to the OFF position and remove the ignition key.
Does the ignition lock cylinder turn to the OFF position and can the key be removed?
Yes INSTALL a new ignition switch. REFER to Ignition Switch . No REFER to Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems Without Intelligent Access (IA) . - G3 CHECK THE KEY REMOVAL INHIBIT SOLENOID CIRCUIT FOR GROUND
- Select PARK.
- Disconnect: Ignition Switch.
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C250-3 Ground
Is the resistance to ground greater than 10, 000 ohms?
Yes INSTALL a new ignition switch. REFER to Ignition Switch . No GO to G4. - G4 ISOLATE THE SHORT TO GROUND IN THE KEY REMOVAL INHIBIT SOLENOID CIRCUIT
- Disconnect: Brake Shift Interlock.
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C250-3 Ground
Is the resistance to ground greater than 10, 000 ohms?
Yes INSTALL a new selector lever. REFER to Automatic Transaxle Transmission External Controls Transmission Control Switch (TCS) or REFER to Automatic Transaxle Transmission External Controls Select Shift . No REPAIR the circuit.
