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Component Testing

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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness at the S38 ignition mode switch.
  2. Place a jumper wire between ignition mode switch terminal 4 and ground.
  3. Place a fused jumper wire between the circuit terminals of the ignition mode switch listed below and B+:
    • Ignition mode switch terminal 2
    • Ignition mode switch terminal 5
    • If either LED does not light, replace the S38 ignition mode switch.
  4. Without the button pressed, test for 4,870 Ω between the ignition mode switch terminals listed below:
    • Ignition mode switch terminals 3 and 7
    • Ignition mode switch terminals 4 and 6
    • If not the specified value, replace the S38 ignition mode switch.
  5. With the button pressed, test for 1,300 Ω between the ignition mode switch terminals listed below:
    • Ignition mode switch terminals 3 and 7
    • Ignition mode switch terminals 4 and 6
    • If not the specified value, replace the S38 ignition mode switch.