Combination Switch (Light): Inspection

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Measure the resistance between connector terminals.

Preparation tool:

Circuit tester

Fig 1: Combination Switch Connector Terminal Identification

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Lighting switch

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Standard
18 - 12 19 - 12 20 - 12	Switch OFF	1 MΩ or more
19 - 12	Switch AUTO	Less than 1 Ω
18 - 12	Switch 1 (PARKING)	Less than 1 Ω
18 - 12 20 - 12	Switch 2 (HEAD)	Less than 1 Ω

Dimmer & passing switch

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Standard
11 - 12 17 - 12	Switch PASS	Less than 1 Ω
11 - 12	Switch UP	Less than 1 Ω

Turn signal switch

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Standard
13 - 12	Switch TURN (RH)	Less than 1 Ω
15 - 12	Switch TURN (LH)	Less than 1 Ω

Front fog light switch

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Standard
4 - 3	Switch OFF	1 MΩ or more
4 - 3	Switch ON	Less than 1 Ω

Replace the switch assembly - combination turn dimmer if the inspection result is not within the standard value.