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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.
  1. 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.
  2. 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
    Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Electrical Terminals
    G00023065Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002