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Headlight Dimmer Switch: Inspection: Inspection

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  1. INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the light control switch.
      Fig 1: View Of Headlight Dimmer Switch Connector Terminal Identification
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      1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard resistance

        Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
        12 - 18 - 20 - 19 OFF 10 kΩ or higher
        12 - 18 TAIL Below 1 Ω
        12 - 18 - 20 HEAD Below 1 Ω
        12 - 19 AUTO Below 1 Ω
    2. Inspect the headlight dimmer switch.
      1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard resistance

        Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
        12 - 11 - 17 FLASH Below 1 Ω
        12 - 16 LOW BEAM Below 1 Ω
        12 - 11 HI BEAM Below 1 Ω
    3. Inspect the turn signal switch.
      1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard resistance

        Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
        12 - 13 Right turn Below 1 Ω
        15 - 12 - 13 Neutral 10 kΩ or higher
        15 - 12 Left turn Below 1 Ω
    4. Inspect the front fog light switch.
      1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard resistance

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