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Headlight Dimmer Switch: Inspection

  1. INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Dimmer Switch Connector Terminal
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      Resistance: 

      Light control switch 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester connection Switch condition Specified condition
      12-18 OFF 10 kΩ or higher
      18-19 OFF 10 kΩ or higher
      19-20 OFF 10 kΩ or higher
      12-18 TAIL Below 1 Ω
      12-18 HEAD Below 1 Ω
      18-20 HEAD Below 1 Ω
      12-19 AUTO Below 1 Ω

      Headlight dimmer switch 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester connection Switch condition Specified condition
      12-17 FLASH Below 1 Ω
      12-16 LOW BEAM Below 1 Ω
      11-12 HI BEAM Below 1 Ω

      Turn signal switch 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester connection Switch condition Specified condition
      12-13 Right turn Below 1 Ω
      12-13 Neutral 10 kΩ or higher
      13-15 Neutral 10 kΩ or higher
      12-15 Left turn Below 1 Ω

      Fog light switch 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester connection Switch condition Specified condition
      3-4 OFF 10 kΩ or higher
      3-4 Fog light switch ON Below 1 Ω

      If the result is not as specified, replace the headlight dimmer switch.