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Section 249 (Ignition Switch & Key Unlock Warning Switch): Inspection

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  1. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    LOCK - No continuity
    ACC 1 - 3 Continuity
    ON 1 - 2 - 3
    5 - 6
    Continuity
    START 1 - 2
    4 - 5 - 6
    Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 1: Inspecting Ignition Switch Continuity
    G03376853Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH CONTINUITY

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF (Ignition key removed) - No continuity
    ON (Ignition key set) 1 - 2 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 2: Inspecting Key Unlock Warning Switch Continuity
    G03376854Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002