Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996)
Ignition Switch: Description and Operation
CIRCUIT OPERATION
When the ignition switch is in the RUN position, it connects circuit A2 from the Power Distribution Center (PDC) to circuit A22. A 50 Amp fuse
in cavity E of the PDC protects the A2 and A22 circuits.
Circuit A22 connects to a bus bar in the fuse block. The bus bar feeds circuits C1, F21, F20, and A20. Circuits C1, F20, and A20 are protected by
separate fuses. A circuit breaker protects circuit F21.
In the START position, the ignition switch connects circuit A1 from the PDC to circuit A41. Circuit A41 connects to the coil side of the starter
motor relay If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission circuit A41 connects to the clutch pedal position switch before reaching the
starter motor relay
Also in the START position, the ignition switch provides ground for the brake lamp switch, parking brake lamp switch, and connects to the
Controller Antilock Brakes (CAB).
In the START or RUN positions, the ignition switch connects circuit A1 from the PDC with circuit A21. Circuit A1 connects to fuse C in the
PDC. The A21 circuit is double crimped at the fuse block.
At the fuse block, circuit A21 connects to a bus bar that feeds circuits F14 and G5. Each circuit is protected by a separate fuse.
In the ACCESSORY or RUN position, the ignition switch connects circuit A1 from the PDC with circuit A31. Circuit A31 connects to a bus bar in
the fuse block that feeds circuits X22, V6, L5, and X12. Each circuit is protected by a separate fuse.
