Taurus V6-195 3.2L DOHC SHO (1994)
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High Key Effort Required
Possible Source(s):
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Steering column shroud rubbing.
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Insufficient lube on actuator.
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Burrs on ignition switch lock cylinder.
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Ignition switch lock cylinder housing has burrs or foreign material around rack and pinion actuator.
Action(s) to take:
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GO to Pinpoint Test A.
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Turn Signal and Windshield Wiper Switch Does Not Operate
Possible Source(s):
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Turn signal lever damage.
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Turn indicator cancel cam damage.
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Hazard knob damage.
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Headlamp dimmer lever damage.
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Windshield wiper switch knob damage.
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Indicator flasher.
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Lamp(s), indicator(s).
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Circuitry.
Action(s) to take:
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GO to Pinpoint Test B.
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Release Switch, Automatic--Parking Brake Does Not Operate
Possible Source(s):
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Parking brake release switch damage.
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Vacuum not 34 kPa pressure.
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Steering column tube not opening or closing.
Action(s) to take:
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GO to Pinpoint Test C.
Ignition Switch Continuity Test
Ignition Switch Continuity Test
Disconnect the multiple connector from the ignition switch. Test the ignition switch continuity as described in the following illustration. Connect a
self-powered test lamp or ohmmeter between the blade terminals indicated on the chart in the illustration. No continuity between any blade and the
ground terminal should exist in any ignition switch position except the proof and ground pins (P-1, P-2 and GND) in the START position only.
For an "engine won't crank" condition, determine if the condition exists with the shift control selector lever and housing in both the PARK and
NEUTRAL positions before performing the ignition switch continuity test. If the "no-crank" condition occurs in one shift lever position but not the
other, a more probable cause is the park/neutral position switch (PNP switch) located on the transaxle.
Ignition Switch Mechanical Test
