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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

  1. READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
    3. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / PRIMARY / STARTER SIG.
    4. Check the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is turned to the ON and START positions.

      OK 

      DATA LIST

      Ignition Switch Position STARTER SIG
      ON OFF
      START ON

    OK : CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 

    NG : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH OR CLUTCH START SWITCH 
    1. Inspect the Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch (for A/T models).
      1. Disconnect the P1 PNP switch connector.
      2. Measure the resistance when the transmission gear selector lever is moved to each position.

        Standard resistance 

        TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

        Gear Selector Lever Position Tester Connection Specified Condition
        P 1 - 3, 6 - 9 Below 1 Ω
        N 3 - 5, 6 - 9 Below 1 Ω
    2. Inspect the clutch start switch (for M/T models).
      1. Disconnect the C9 clutch start switch connector.
      2. Measure the resistance when the clutch start switch is ON and OFF.
        Fig 1: Identifying P1 PNP Switch Connector Terminals
        G04153090Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Standard resistance 

        TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

        Ignition Switch Position Tester Connection Specified Condition
        ON (pushed) 1 - 2 Below 1 Ω
        OFF (free) 1 - 2 10 kΩ or higher

    NG : REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH OR CLUTCH START SWITCH (GO TO NEXT STEP AFTER REPLACEMENT) 

    Fig 2: Identifying C9 Clutch Start Switch Connector Terminals
    G04153091Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  3. READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
    3. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / PRIMARY / STARTER SIG.
    4. Check the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is turned to the ON and START positions.

      OK 

      DATA LIST

      Ignition Switch Position STARTER SIG
      ON OFF
      START ON

    OK : SYSTEM OK 

    NG : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  4. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the I10 ignition switch connector.
    2. Measure the resistance of the ignition switch.
      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Switch Position Tester Connection Specified Condition
      LOCK All Terminals 10 kΩ or higher
      START ST2 (4) - AM2 (5) Below 1 Ω

    NG : REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (GO TO NEXT STEP AFTER REPLACEMENT) 

    Fig 3: Identifying I10 Ignition Switch Connector Terminals
    G04153092Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  5. READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
    3. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / PRIMARY / STARTER SIG.
    4. Check the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is turned to the ON and START positions.

      OK 

      DATA LIST

      Ignition Switch Positions STARTER SIG
      ON OFF
      START ON

    OK : SYSTEM OK 

    NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR