Clutch Start Switch

Disconnect electrical connector from clutch start switch located near rear of clutch pedal. See Fig 1. Using an ohmmeter, ensure continuity exists between clutch start switch terminals when clutch pedal is fully depressed (ON position).
Ensure continuity does not exist when clutch pedal is released (OFF position). ON and OFF position is determined by distance that plunger extends from threaded end of clutch start switch. See Fig 2 or Fig 3 .
For proper distance to determine switch continuity, see CLUTCH START SWITCH PLUNGER CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS table. Replace or adjust clutch start switch as necessary. Reinstall electrical connector.

CLUTCH START SWITCH PLUNGER CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS ⁽¹⁾

Application

In. (mm)

Camry & Camry Solara

0.177-0.217 (4.50-5.50)

Celica, Corolla, ECHO, MR2, RAV4, Tacoma, Tundra & 4Runner

0.295-0.335 (7.50-8.50)

⁽¹⁾	Distance from threaded end of clutch start switch where continuity changes. See Fig 2 or Fig 3 .

Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Start Switch Location (Typical)

Fig 2: Testing Clutch Start Switch (Except Tacoma, Tundra & 4Runner)

Fig 3: Testing Clutch Start Switch (Tacoma, Tundra & 4Runner)