Light Switch

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the light switch. (See LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity between the light switch terminals is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Light Switch Terminals Continuity Chart (Without Auto Light System)

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Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Light Switch Terminals (Without Auto Light System)

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Fig 3: Light Switch Terminals Continuity Chart (With Auto Light System)

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Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Light Switch Terminals (With Auto Light System)

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If not as indicated in the table, replace the light switch. (See LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)