Ignition Switch Test

2000 Saturn LS1 AutomaticSECTION Ignition Switch Test
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Disconnect ignition switch connectors. Check for continuity between specified terminals at appropriate ignition switch positions. On "L" series, see IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY ("L" SERIES)  table. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . On "S" series, see IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY ("S" SERIES)  table. See Fig 3 . On all models, if continuity does not exist between specified terminals, replace ignition switch.

IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY ("L" SERIES)

Ignition Switch Position Continuity Between Connector/Terminal
Key In Ignition Switch Black "F" & Natural "F"
ACCESSORY Black "A" & "B", Black "C" & Natural "D"
RUN Black "A" & "B", Black "B" & Natural "A", Black "C" & Natural "D", Black "C" & Natural "B", Black "A" & Natural "A", Natural "B" & "D"
START Black "A" & Natural "A", Black "C" & Natural "D", Black "C" & Natural "C", Black "D" & Natural "E", Natural "C" & "D"
Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Black Connector Terminals ("L" Series)
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