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Cold Start Injector Time Switch Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1990 Toyota Camry and 1989 Toyota Camry. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Unplug cold start injector time switch connector. For cold start injector time switch location, see appropriate illustration in THEORY/OPERATION article.
  2. Using ohmmeter, check resistance between terminals "STA" & "STJ" at appropriate temperature. See Fig 1. Refer to COLD START INJECTOR TIME SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS TABLE. There should be continuity between terminal "STA" and ground. Replace switch if not within specification.
NOTE: "STA" terminal is fed current from ignition switch during cranking. "STJ" goes to cold start injector.
COLD START INJECTOR TIME SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ohms Condition
3S-FE 4-Cyl
20-40 Below 86°F (30°C)
40-60 Above 104°F (40°C)
20-80 "STA" To Ground
2VZ-FE V6
25-45 Below 59°F (15°C)
65-85 Above 86°F (30°C)
25-85 "STA" To Ground
Fig 1: Checking Cold Start Injector Time Switch
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