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Section 328 (Fog Light System): Inspection

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  1. INSPECT FOG LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    FOG LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF - No continuity
    ON 11 - 12 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 1: Inspecting Fog Light Switch
    G03598721Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Connector disconnected: INSPECT FOG LIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT (See  FOG LIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT  ) 

    Disconnect the connector from the switch and inspect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown in Fig 2.

    Fig 2: Identifying Terminals Of Fog Light Switch Connector
    G03598722Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    FOG LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    11 - Ground Light control switch TAIL or HEAD and dimmer switch LOW or HI Continuity

    If circuit is not as specified, inspect the wire harness.

  3. Connector connected: INSPECT FOG LIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT 

    Connect the wire harness side connector to the light control and dimmer switch and inspect the connector from the back side, as shown in Fig 3.

    Fig 3: Inspecting Fog Light Switch Circuit
    G03598723Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    FOG LIGHT SWITCH SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    11 - Ground Light control switch HEAD and headlight dimmer switch LO and fog light switch ON No voltage
    11 - Ground Light control switch HEAD and headlight dimmer switch HI or FLASH and fog light switch ON Battery positive voltage

    If circuit is not as specified, inspect the wire harness.

  4. INSPECT FOG LIGHT RELAY CONTINUITY 
    FOG LIGHT RELAY CONTINUITY

    Condition Tester connection Specified condition
    Constant 1 - 2 Continuity
    Apply B+ between terminals 1 and 2. 3 - 5 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.

  5. INSPECT FOG LIGHT RELAY CIRCUIT (See  INSPECTION  ) 
    Fig 4: Inspecting Fog Light Relay Continuity
    G03598724Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002