Ignition Switch: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION
The ignition switch, which is mounted on the steering actuator housing, operates in the following manner:
^ The ignition switch is cycled through rotation of the ignition switch lock cylinder through a pin which is part of the ignition switch.
^ The ignition switch lock cylinder also controls the mechanism which provides a positive lock for the automatic transmission linkage and steering system.
^ The locking mechanism is located in the steering column housing.

The ignition switch lock cylinder positions are as follows:
^ ACC
^ LOCK
^ OFF
^ RUN
^ START

OPERATION
The ignition switch lock cylinder key can be removed from the ignition switch lock cylinder with the column-shift automatic transmission only when the shift lever is in PARK and the key is in LOCK position.
^ The ACC position operates while the steering and automatic transmission systems remain locked.
^ The engine shuts off when the key is turned to the OFF position without locking the steering or automatic transmission systems.
^ The ignition switch has blade-type terminals that engage with one multiple connector. The multiple connector is secured to the ignition switch by an integral connector fastener.