2000 Toyota Tundra Ignition Switch Problems

I have a 2000 toyota tundra that will not engage when I turn the key.

2000 toyota tundra ignition switch problems. A bad ignition switch wont cause the starter to turn slowly since it isnt directly in the current path like the other things mentioned are. Draw in RED the B current path from the STOP LIGHT SWITCH. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

Identify the HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP circuit WITHOUT a Rear Spoiler. Sounds like you are having to cycle the key several time to get it to start and this has gradually gotten worse so the ignition switch might be an easy solution. I think that it is in order of what I think the problem is.

You must remove the intake plenum to get to starter to fix or replace starterIf you are going to replace starter make sure the battery terminals on starter are in the correct placement for cables. Generally speaking in the OFF position the ignition switch doesnt connect anything. The Tundras ignition lock cylinder itself can go bad over time.

Clean the connections and see if that elininates the trouble. The two primary components in a Toyota trucks ignition system are the actual ignition switch and the lock cylinder which work with the ignition key. The way it starts makes me think it is a bad connection or corroded wire.

A bad ignition switch can cause your Tacoma not to start at all. Replacing them can be tricky. Inside the ignition switch several contacts connect vital electrical systems needed to start and run the car.

While it would seem like the most likely cause for a key to get stuck in the ignition at first compared to it being a bad key this is not nearly as likely. And finally in the START position the starter relay is engaged. 2002 Toyota Tundra problems.