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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA1992PICKUP BASE, W55REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERON-VEHICLE TESTINGIGNITION SWITCH & CIRCUIT TESTCAMRY, CELICA & COROLLA
1992 Toyota Pickup Base, W55
Camry, Celica & Corolla
1992 Toyota Pickup Base, W55SECTION Camry, Celica & Corolla
- Remove driver's lower instrument panel cover. Remove upper and lower steering column covers if needed. Locate ignition switch wiring harness connector. (Camry and Celica have a 10-cavity connector; Corolla has 8-cavity connector).
- Using test light, backprobe White wire terminal of ignition switch wiring harness connector. If test light glows, go to step 4). If test light does not glow, check for blown Black or White fusible link in wiring harness near battery or in fusible link box near battery.
- Also check large amperage fuses (ALT and AM1) in engine compartment fuse/relay block. If fusible link and fuses are okay, check for open in White wire to ignition switch. Repair as required.
- Using test light, backprobe Black/White wire terminal of ignition switch wiring harness connector. Turn ignition switch to START position. If test light does not glow, replace ignition switch. If test light glows, check Black/White wire circuit for open or short from ignition switch through neutral start switch or through clutch start switch on to starter relay. Repair wiring as required.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.