Ignition Switch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect 8-pin electrical harness connector from ignition switch at bottom of upper steering column bracket. Note ignition switch electrical terminals and ignition lock cylinder positions. See Fig 1.
- Using a DVOM, check continuity between specified terminals of ignition switch with ignition lock cylinder in each specified position. See IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY table. See Fig 1. Replace ignition switch if defective. See IGNITION SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY
Lock Cylinder Position DVOM Test Points Specification LOCK Any No Continuity ACC 2 & 3 Continuity ON 2, 3 & 4; 6 & 7 Continuity START 1, 2 & 4; 6, 7 & 8 Continuity