Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual page 1229

Key Interlock Solenoid Test
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2.
R e m o v e t h e d r i v e r ' s d a s h b o a r d l o w e r c o v e r a n d
knee bolster {see section 20).
D i s c o n n e c t t h e 7 P c o n n e c t o r f r o m t h e m a i n w i r e
harness.
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3.
Check for continuity between the terminals in each
key position according to the table.
4.
Check that the key cannot be removed with power
and ground connected to the No. 7 and No. 5 termi
n a l s .
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lf the key cannot be removed, the key interlock
solenoid is OK.
. lf the key can be removed, replace the steering
lock assembly (the interlock solenoid is not avail-
able separately).
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T e r m i n a l
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switch
ACC {r)
Key pushed in
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Key released
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Shift Lock Solenoid Test
Remove the tront console (see section 201.
Disconnect the shift lock solenoid 2P connector.
Connect battery power to the No. 1 terminal and
ground to the No. 2 terminal of the solenoid momen-
rarIy,
NOTE: Do not connect power to the No. 2 (-) termi-
nal (reverse polarity) or you will damage the diode
inside the solenoid.
Check that the shift lock releases when the release
lever is pushed. and check that it locks when the
release lever is released.
lf the solenoid does not work, replace the solenoid
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