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Light Control Switch Circuit: Procedure

  1. INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the headlight dimmer switch assembly. Refer to INSPECTION .

      OK

      Headlight dimmer switch assembly is normal.

    NG → See step   4 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SWITCH - DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT RELAY) 
    1. Disconnect the E12 headlight dimmer switch assembly connector.
    2. Disconnect the E42 daytime running light relay connector.
      Fig 1: Checking Harness And E12 & E42 Connector (Switch - Daytime Running Light Relay)
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    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E12-11 (HU) - E42-16 (HI) Always Below 1 Ω
      E12-17 (HF) - E42-8 (HF) Always Below 1 Ω
      E12-18 (T) - E42-15 (T) Always Below 1 Ω
      E12-20 (H) - E42-5 (H) Always Below 1 Ω
      E12-11 (HU) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      E12-17 (HF) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      E12-18 (T) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      E12-20 (H) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      E12-12 (EL) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   3 

  3. PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  
  4. REPLACE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  COMPONENTS