Component Testing Procedure

2010 Ford Focus S, StandardSECTION Component Testing Procedure
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IGNITION SWITCH (11572) COMPONENT TESTING

Circuit to test Connect self-powered test light or ohmmeter to terminals Move key to these positions A good switch will indicate
Run power circuit  12 and 13
7 and 3
9 and 3
Off/Lock Open circuit
Accessory Open circuit
Run Closed circuit
Start Open circuit
Run/Start power circuit  2 and 1 Off/Lock Open circuit
Accessory Open circuit
Run Closed circuit
Start Closed circuit
Run/Acc power circuit  7 and 3, 2 and 3 Off/Lock Open circuit
2 and 3 Accessory Closed circuit
7 and 3 Run Closed circuit
7 and 3, 2 and 3 Start Open circuit
Start power circuit  2 and 1
9 and 5
Off/Lock Open circuit
Accessory Open circuit
Run Open circuit
Start Closed circuit
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