Component Testing

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Component Testing
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  1. With the key out of ignition and with the key in ACC, measure for infinite resistance between the battery positive voltage and the off/run/crank voltage terminals of the ignition switch. Repeat the same measurement between the ignition key resistor signal and the off/run/crank voltage terminals of the ignition switch.
    • If less than infinite ohms, replace the ignition switch.
  2. With the key in ignition, in OFF position, measure for less than 1 ohm between the battery positive voltage and the off/run/crank voltage terminals at the ignition switch.
    • If over 1 ohm, replace the ignition switch.
  3. With the key in the RUN position, measure for less than 1 ohm between the ignition key resistor signal and the off/run/crank voltage terminals at the ignition switch.
    • If over 1 ohm, replace the ignition switch.
  4. With the key in the START position, measure for 1170-1430 ohms between the ignition key resistor signal and the ignition off/run/crank terminals at the ignition switch.
    • If out of range, replace the ignition switch.
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