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Ignition Switch And Key Unlock Warning Switch: Inspection

  1. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    LOCK - No continuity
    ACC 2-3 Continuity
    ON 2-3-4; 6-7 Continuity
    START 1-2-4; 6-7-8 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Connector Terminals
    G02946677Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT 

    Connect the switch connector and inspect the connector on wire harness side from the back side, as shown.

    Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Switch Connector Terminals From Back Side
    G02946678Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    2 - Ground Always Battery Positive Voltage
    3 - Ground Ignition switch ACC or ON Battery Positive Voltage
    4 - Ground Ignition switch ON Battery Positive Voltage
    6 - Ground Ignition switch ON or START Battery Positive Voltage
    7 - Ground Always Battery Positive Voltage
    8 - Ground Ignition switch START Battery Positive Voltage

    If circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to other parts.

  3. INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

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

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 3: Identifying Key Unlock Warning Switch Connector Terminals
    G02946679Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH CIRCUIT 

    (See  KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH CIRCUIT  ) 

    Connect the switch connector and inspect the connector on wire harness side from the back side, as shown.

    Fig 4: Identifying Key Unlock Warning Switch Connector Terminals Wire Harness Side
    G02946680Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    1 - Ground Always Continuity

    If circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to other parts.