Neutral/Start Switch

1988 Toyota 4Runner SR5, 3.0 V, AutomaticSECTION Neutral/Start Switch

Disconnect switch connector. Note terminal identification. See Fig 1. Using ohmmeter, check for continuity at specified terminals with gearshift in proper range. See NEUTRAL/START SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS  table.

NEUTRAL/START SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS

Gearshift Position Terminals
"N" N & C
"2" 2 & C
"L" L & C
Fig 1: Neutral/Start Switch Terminal I.D.
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