Stop Light System: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

W/O cruise control, inspect stop light switch continuity :

Fig 1: Identifying Stop Light Switch Terminals (All)
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Fig 2: Stop Light Switch Terminal Specifications (W/O Cruise Control)
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If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
W/Cruise control, inspect stop light switch continuity :

Fig 3: Stop Light Switch Terminal Specifications (W/Cruise Control)
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If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
Inspect hi-mounted stop light assembly continuity :
Using the ohmmeter, check that continuity exists between terminal 1 and terminal 2.

Fig 4: Identifying Hi-Mounted Stop Light Assembly Terminals
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If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly or bulb.