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Inspect The Resistance

  1. Disconnect the stop light switch connector.
  2. Measure the resistance between stop light switch terminals.

    Preparation tool: 

    Circuit tester

    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Stop Light Switch Terminals
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    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
    1 - 2 When brake pedal is depressed Less than 1 Ω
    When brake pedal is released 1 MΩ or more
    3 - 4 When brake pedal is depressed 1 MΩ or more
    When brake pedal is released Less than 1 Ω
  3. Replace the stop light switch if the inspection result is not within the standard value.