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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA1995T100 DX, RWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALSTARTERSTARTING SYSTEMON-VEHICLE TESTINGIGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST
1995 Toyota T100 DX, RWD, Standard
Ignition Switch Continuity Test
1995 Toyota T100 DX, RWD, StandardSECTION Ignition Switch Continuity Test
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- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove driver's lower instrument panel cover. Remove upper and lower steering column covers if needed. Locate ignition switch wiring harness 8-pin connector. See Fig 1.
- With ignition switch in LOCK position, there should be no continuity between any terminals. With ignition switch in ACC position, there should be continuity between terminals No. 2 and 3. With ignition switch in ON position, there should be continuity between terminals No. 1, 2 and 3, and between terminals No. 7 and 8.
- With ignition switch in START position, there should be continuity between terminals No. 1, 3 and 6, and between terminals No. 7 and 8. If continuity is not as specified, replace switch.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.