Ignition Switch

2000 Dodge and Ram Intrepid R/TSECTION Ignition Switch
NOTE: For ignition switch circuit function, see IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT FUNCTIONSΒ  table.

Remove ignition switch. See IGNITION SWITCHΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check continuity between appropriate switch terminals with switch in specified position. See IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITYΒ  table. See Fig 1 . If continuity is not as specified, replace ignition switch.

IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY

Switch Position (1) Continuity Between Terminals No.
ACC 5 & 6
LOCK (2)
OFF 1 & 5
RUN 1, 4, 5 & 6; 7 & 10
START 1, 4, 5 & 9
(1) With key in ignition, continuity exists between terminals No. 2 and 3 for key-in switch.
(2) Continuity should not exist between any terminals.
IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT FUNCTIONS

Terminal No. (Wire Color) Circuit Description
1 (DK GRN/RED) Ignition Switch Output (OFF/START/RUN)
2 (LT BLU) Key-In Ignition Switch Sense
3 (BLK/LT GRN) Ground
4 (DK BLU/WHT) Ignition Switch Output (START/RUN)
5 (RED) Battery Feed To Ignition
6 (BLK/WHT) Ignition Switch Output (ACC/RUN)
7 (PNK/BLK) Battery Feed To Ignition
8 Not Used
9 (YEL) Ignition Switch Output (START)
10 (BLK/ORG) Ignition Switch Output (RUN)
Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Connector Terminals
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