Stop Light Switch: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus RX 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH

Remove the stop light switch.

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

Tester connection	Condition	Specified Condition
1 - 2	Switch pin free	10 kΩ or higher
3 - 4	Switch pin free	Below 1 Ω
1 - 2	Switch pin pushed in	Below 1 Ω
3 - 4	Switch pin pushed in	10 kΩ or higher

If the result is not as specified, replace the stop light switch.

Fig 1: Identifying Stop Light Switch Connector Terminals