Section 360 (Stop Light System): Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 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

STOP LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY REFERENCE - W/O CRUISE CONTROL

Switch Position	Tester Connection	Specified Condition
Switch Pin Free	1 - 2	Continuity
Switch Pin Pushed In	1 - 2	No Continuity

If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

w/ Cruise Control:

INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY

STOP LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY REFERENCE - W/ CRUISE CONTROL

Switch Position	Tester Connection	Specified Condition
Switch Pin Free	1 - 2	Continuity
Switch Pin Pushed In	1 - 2	No Continuity
Switch Pin Free	3 - 4	No Continuity
Switch Pin Pushed In	3 - 4	Continuity

If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

Fig 1: Inspecting Stop Light Switch

INSPECT HI-MOUNTED STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY CONTINUITY
Using the ohmmeter, check that continuity exists between terminal 1 and terminal 2.

If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly or bulb.

Fig 2: Identifying Hi-Mounted Stop Light Terminals
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