Operation; Diagnosis And Testing - Steering; Ignition Switch Removal; Intermediate Shaft - Dodge Intrepid Service Manual

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eight seconds, then go out. This will indicate that the
airbag system is functioning normally.
• If airbag warning lamp fails to light, blinks on
and off or goes on and stays on, there is an airbag
system malfunction. Refer to Appropriate Body Diag-
nostic Information to diagnose the system malfunc-
tion.
(37) Test the operation of the horn, lights and any
other functions that are steering column operated. If
applicable, reset the radio and the clock.
(38) Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation
of the steering system and the speed control system.
IGNITION SWITCH
REMOVAL
The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder
housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder. For
ignition switch terminal and circuit identification,
refer to the Wiring Diagrams section.
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove tilt lever attaching screw. Remove
lever.
(3) Remove upper and lower cover from steering
column.
(4) Remove Sentry
(SKIM) if equipped. Refer to the Power Door Locks
section for removal.
(5) Remove multi-function switch.
(6) Disconnect electrical connector from ignition
switch (Fig. 33).
(7) Remove Ignition
Remove switch.
Fig. 33 Ignition Switch Removal/Installation
1 - STEERING COLUMN
2 - IGNITION SWITCH
Key Immobilizer Module
switch mounting screws.
INSTALLATION
The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder
housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder. For
ignition switch terminal and circuit identification,
refer to the Wiring Diagrams section.
(1) A tab on the ignition switch indexes to a notch
in the lock cylinder housing (Fig. 34). Also, a slot in
the end of the ignition switch fits over the shaft in
the end of the lock cylinder housing. Use the ignition
key to rotate the lock cylinder to align the ignition
switch with lock cylinder housing.
(2) Install and tighten ignition switch mounting
screws.
(3) Attach electrical connector to ignition switch.
(4) Install multi-function switch.
(5) Install SKIM if equipped, refer to the Power
Door Locks section for installation.
(6) Install upper and lower cover on steering col-
umn.
(7) Install tilt lever.
(8) Connect negative cable to battery.
Fig. 34 Ignition Switch Alignment
1 - IGNITION SWITCH
2 - TAB
3 - NOTCH
4 - SHAFT

INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - STEERING

COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

The steering column (to steering gear) intermedi-
ate shaft has an integrated lower coupler with uni-
versal joint. The entire assembly MUST be replaced
whenever any of the following conditions exist.
• Whenever a vehicle is involved in a collision
which deploys the airbag, regardless of the extent of
damage done to the vehicle.
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