2001 Honda Prelude Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Ignition Switch Test: S2000

Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect 7-pin connector from steering column harness. Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between specified connector terminals, with ignition switch in appropriate position. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . If continuity is not as specified, replace ignition switch.

Fig 1: Testing Ignition Switch Continuity (S2000)
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