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Headlight Switch

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Turn ignition off. Disconnect 116-pin connector C200 located behind instrument panel, to left of steering column. Using DVOM, check for continuity between specified terminals with headlight switch in specified position. See appropriate HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST  table. If continuity does not exist as indicated, repair as necessary. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  for terminal identification.

HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST

Switch Position (1) Continuity Between Terminals No. (Wire Color)
Flash-To-Pass E10 (YEL/BLK) & E11 (BLK/WHT)
Headlights Off 9 (BLK) & 5 (BRN); 9 (BLK) & 2 (PPL)
Headlights On
Low Beam 9 (BLK) & 6 (WHT); 9 (BLK) & 5 (BRN)
High Beam E13 (PPL) & E11 (BLK/WHT) 9 (BLK) & 5 (BRN)
Park Position 9 (BLK) & 7 (GRY/BLK); 9 (BLK) & 5 (BRN)
(1) Connector C202
HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST

Switch Position (1) Continuity Between Terminals No. (Wire Color)
Flash-To-Pass E10 (RED) & E11 (LT GRN)
Headlights Off E6 (BLK/WHT) & E7 (BRN)
Headlights On
Low Beam E6 (BLK/WHT) & E9 (WHT); E12 (TAN) & E13 (LT BLU); E6 (BLK/WHT) & E7 (BRN)
High Beam E13 (LT BLU) & E11 (LT GRN); E6 (BLK/WHT) & E7 (BRN)
Park Position E6 (BLK/WHT) & E8 (GRY/BLK); E6 (BLK/WHT) & E7 (BRN)
(1) Connector C202