Magnetic Switch Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Matrix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Push in the plunger and check that it returns quickly to its original position. See Fig 1. If Performance is not as specified, magnetic switch.
- Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between terminals 50 and "C" with a resistance of less than one ohm. See Fig 1. If there is no continuity, magnetic switch.
- Using an ohmmeter, check. that there is continuity between terminal 50 and the switch body of less than 2 ohms. See Fig 1. If there is no continuity; magnetic switch.