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Ignition Switch Continuity Test

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  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove driver's lower instrument panel cover. Remove upper and lower steering column covers if needed. Locate ignition switch wiring harness 8-pin connector. See Fig 1-Fig 2 .
  2. With ignition switch in LOCK position, there should be no continuity between any terminals. With ignition switch in ACC position, there should be continuity between terminals No. 2 and 3. With ignition switch in ON position, there should be continuity between terminals No. 2, 3 and 4, and between terminals No. 6 and 7.
  3. With ignition switch in START position, there should be continuity between terminals No. 1, 2 and 4, and between terminals No. 6, 7 and 8. If continuity is not as specified, replace switch.
Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch 10-Pin Connector
G93J82270Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Switch 8-Pin Connector
G96D06126Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002