Cold Start Injector Time Switch Test

1990 Toyota 4Runner 2D Utility, 3.0 V, AutomaticSECTION Cold Start Injector Time Switch Test
  1. Unplug cold start injector time switch connector. For cold start injector time switch location, refer to appropriate illustration in the appropriate THEORY/OPERATION article.
  2. Using ohmmeter, check resistance between terminals "STA" & "STJ" at appropriate temperature. See Fig 1. See COLD START INJECTOR TIME SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS  table. There should be continuity between terminal "STA" and ground. Replace switch if not within specification.
NOTE: "STA" terminal is fed current from ignition switch during cranking. "STJ" goes to cold start injector.
COLD START INJECTOR TIME SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ohms Condition
22R-E 30-50 Below 50°F (10°C)
22R-E 70-90 Above 77°F (25°C)
22R-E 30-90 "STA" To Ground
3VZ-E 30-50 Below 50°F (10°C)
3VZ-E 70-90 Above 77°F (25°C)
3VZ-E 30-90 "STA" To Ground
Fig 1: Checking Typical Cold Start Injector Time Switch
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