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Ignition Switch

  1. Disconnect electrical connector from ignition switch on the steering column upper bracket. See Fig 1. Note ignition switch electrical terminal identification and ignition lock cylinder positions. See Fig 2.
  2. Using ohmmeter, check that continuity is as specified between indicated ignition switch electrical terminals in relation to ignition lock cylinder position. See IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY table. Replace ignition switch if defective.
IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY

Lock Cylinder Position Ignition Switch Terminals No. Specification
LOCK (1) (1)
ACC 2 & 3 Continuity
ON 2, 3 & 4; 6 & 7 Continuity
START 1, 2 & 4; 6, 7 & 8 Continuity
(1) There should be no continuity between any terminals.
Fig 1: Locating Ignition Switch & Key Unlock Warning Switch
G98A11247Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Switch Electrical Terminals & Ignition Lock Cylinder Positions
G98D12107Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002