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Message Center Switch C253

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Fig 1: Identifying Message Center Switch C253 Pins
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MESSAGE CENTER SWITCH C253 CONNECTOR CIRCUIT REFERENCE

Pin Number (s) Circuit Designation/Description Normal Condition/Measurement
4 1410 (TN/OG) message center return 0 volts, less than 5 ohms resistance between the instrument cluster and the message center switch. Greater than 10,000 ohms resistance between the instrument cluster and ground.
5 1411 (GY/OG) message center switch input 0 volts, less than 5 ohms resistance between the message center switch and the instrument cluster. Greater than 10,000 ohms resistance between the message center switch and ground.