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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: Go to Next Step 

      IGNITION SWITCH POSITION

      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 A3 PNP switch connector.
      2. Measure the resistance when the transmission gear selector lever is moved to each position.

        Standard resistance 

        TESTER CONNECTION - SPECIFIED CONDITIONS

        Gear Selector Lever Position Tester Connection Specified Condition
        P 1 - 3, 6 - 9 Below 1 Ω
        N 3 - 5, 6 - 9 Below 1 Ω
        Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Transmission Gear Selector Lever Moved To Position
        G04225630Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Inspect the clutch start switch (for M/T models).
      1. Disconnect the C5 clutch start switch connector.
      2. Measure the resistance when the clutch start switch is ON and OFF.

        Standard resistance 

        TESTER CONNECTION - SPECIFIED CONDITIONS

        Ignition Switch Position Tester Connection Specified Condition
        ON (pushed) 1 - 2 Below 1 Ω
        OFF (free) 1 - 2 10 kΩ or higher
        Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Clutch Start Switch
        G04225631Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    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 

      IGNITION SWITCH POSITION

      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 CONDITIONS

      Switch Position Tester Connection Specified Condition
      LOCK All Terminals 10 kΩ or higher
      START ST2 (4) - AM2 (5) Below 1 Ω
      Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Of Ignition Switch
      G04225632Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    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 

    IGNITION SWITCH POSITION

    Ignition Switch Position STARTER SIG
    ON OFF
    START ON

    OK: SYSTEM OK 

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR