Section 44 (Stop Light System): Inspection

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INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

Switch position	Tester connection	Specified condition
Switch pin free (Pedal depressed)	1 - 2	Continuity
Switch pin pushed in (Pedal released)	-	No continuity
Switch pin free (Pedal depressed)	-	No continuity
Switch pin pushed in (Pedal released)	3 - 4	Continuity

If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

Fig 1: Identifying Stop Light Switch Connector Terminals

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INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT

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

Fig 2: Identifying Stop Light Switch Connector Terminals - Wire Harness Side

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TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

Tester connection	Condition	Specified condition
2 - Ground	Always	Battery positive voltage

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

w/o REAR SPOILER:
INSPECT HI-MOUNTED STOP LIGHT CONTINUITY

Using an ohmmeter, check that continuity exists between terminals.

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

Fig 3: Identifying HI-Mounted Stop Light Connector Terminals
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w/o REAR SPOILER:

INSPECT HI-MOUNTED STOP LIGHT CIRCUIT

Disconnect the connector from the light and inspect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown.

Fig 4: Identifying HI-Mounted Stop Light Connector Terminals - Wire Harness Side

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TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

Tester connection	Condition	Specified condition
2 - Ground	Always	Continuity

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

w/REAR SPOILER:
INSPECT HI-MOUNTED STOP LIGHT CONTINUITY

Using an ohmmeter, check that continuity exists between terminals.

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

Fig 5: Identifying HI-Mounted Stop Light Connector Terminals - w/REAR SPOILER
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w/REAR SPOILER:

INSPECT HI-MOUNTED STOP LIGHT CIRCUIT

Disconnect the connector from the light and inspect the connector on the wire harness side.

Fig 6: Identifying HI-Mounted Stop Light Connector Terminals

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

Tester connection	Condition	Specified condition
2 - Ground	Always	Continuity

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