Headlight Switch

Using DVOM with diode test capability, test all switch combinations. See TESTING HEADLIGHT SWITCH table. If any test combination is not within specification, replace headlight switch.

TESTING HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Switch Position

Connector Terminals

Specification

8-Pin Connector ⁽¹⁾

Off

2 To 1

5.2 Ohms

Off

2 To 5

Open

Off

2 To 6

Open

Off

2 To 7

Open

Off

2 To 8

Open

Park Lights On

2 To 3

Open

Park Lights On

2 To 5

Open

Park Lights On

2 To 6

Open

Park Lights On

2 To 7

Open

Park Lights On

2 To 8

Continuity

Headlights On

2 To 3

Continuity

Headlights On

2 To 5

Open

Headlights On

2 To 6

Open

Headlights On

2 To 7

Open

Headlights On

2 To 8

Continuity

Fog Lights On

2 To 3

Continuity

With Parking Or Headlights On

2 To 6

Continuity

Headlights On

2 To 8

Continuity

Headlights On

5 To 2

Diode Continuity

Headlights On

7 To 2

Diode Continuity

12-Pin connector ⁽¹⁾

Dome Lights On

6 To 4

Continuity

Dome Lights On

6 To 5

Open

Dome Lights On

6 To 12

8000-12,000 Ohms

Dome Lights On

3 To 9

Continuity

Dome Lights On

10 To 11

Open

DTR Mode ⁽²⁾

6 To 4

Open

DTR Mode ⁽¹⁾

6 To 5

Continuity

DTR Mode ⁽¹⁾

6 To 12

8000-12,000 Ohms

DTR Mode ⁽¹⁾

3 To 9

Continuity

DTR Mode ⁽¹⁾

10 To 11

Continuity

I/P Lights Bright

6 To 4

Open

I/P Lights Bright

6 To 5

Open

I/P Lights Bright

6 To 12

8000-12,000 Ohms

I/P Lights Bright

3 To 9

Continuity

I/P Lights Bright

10 To 11

Continuity

I/P Lights Dim

6 To 4

Open

I/P Lights Dim

6 To 5

Open

I/P Lights Dim

6 To 12

0-500 Ohms

I/P Lights Dim

3 To 9

Continuity

I/P Lights Dim

10 To 11

Continuity

I/P Lights Off

6 To 4

Open

I/P Lights Off

6 To 5

Open

I/P Lights Off

6 To 12

0-500 Ohms

I/P Lights Off

3 To 9

Open

I/P Lights Off

10 To 11

Continuity

⁽¹⁾	See Fig 1 for connector identification.

⁽²⁾	Daytime Running (DTR) Lights Mode.

Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Switch Connectors

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