Power Rear Gate Inner Switch: Inspection

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Measure the resistance between connector terminals.

Preparation tool:

Circuit tester

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Power rear gate inner switch

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

Power rear gate lock switch

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

Apply battery voltage between the connector terminals to check lighting condition of illumination inside the switch.

CAUTION: When applying battery voltage, do not mix up the positive (+) side and the negative (-) side.
Incorrect polarity connection may cause LED damage inside the switch.

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Specification
2 (+) - 3 (-)	Apply battery voltage	Light On

Replace the power rear gate inner switch or the power rear gate lock switch, if the inspection result is not within the standard value.