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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004CELICA GT, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 50 (STARTING SYSTEM)ON-VEHICLE TESTINGIGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY TESTCELICA
2004 Toyota Celica GT, Standard
Ignition Switch Continuity Test: Celica
2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION Celica
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- Deactivate air bag system. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. 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 6-pin connector. See Figure.
- 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. 1 and 3. With ignition switch in ON position, there should be continuity between terminals No. 1, 2 and 3, and between terminals No. 5 and 6. With ignition switch in START position, there should be continuity between terminals No. 1 and 2, and between terminals No. 4, 5 and 6. 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.