Ignition Switch

Remove ignition switch. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity between the following ignition switch terminals with switch in specified position. See appropriate IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY table. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . If continuity does not exist, replace ignition switch.

IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY (ES300, GS300, GS400, LS400, LX470 & RX300)

Switch Position

Check Continuity Between Terminals No.

LOCK

⁽¹⁾

ACC

2 & 3

2, 3 & 4; 6 & 7

START

1, 2 & 4; 6, 7 & 8

⁽¹⁾	Continuity should not exist between any terminals.

IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY (SC300 & SC400)

Switch Position

Check Continuity Between Terminals No.

LOCK

⁽¹⁾

ACC

3 & 4

2, 3 & 4; 6 & 11

START

1, 2 & 4; 5, 6 & 11

⁽¹⁾	Continuity should not exist between any terminals.

Fig 1: Testing Ignition Switch (ES300, GS300, GS400, LS400, LX470 & RX300)

Fig 2: Testing Ignition Switch (SC300 & SC400)