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Section 537 (Ignition Switch And Key Unlock Warning Switch): Inspection

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  1. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    SWITCH POSITION AND TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFICATION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    LOCK - No continuity
    ACC 2 - 3 Continuity
    ON 2 - 3 - 4 Continuity
    ON 6 - 7 Continuity
    START 1 - 2 - 4 Continuity
    START 6 - 7 - 8 Continuity
    Fig 1: Inspecting Ignition Switch
    G03068768Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

  2. INSPECT IGNITION KEY ILLUMINATION OPERATION 

    Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check that the indicator light lights up.

    If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 2: Inspecting Ignition Key Illumination Operation
    G03068769Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    SWITCH POSITION AND TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFICATION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF (Key removed) - No continuity
    ON (Key set) 1 - 2 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Connect the switch connector and inspect the connector on wire harness side from the back side, as shown.

    Fig 3: Connecting Switch Connector
    G03068770Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002