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Headlight Dimmer Switch: Inspection

  1. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the tables below.

      Standard resistance: Light Control Switch 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      f1-12 (EL) - f1-18 (T) OFF 10 kΩ or higher
      fl-18 (T) - f1-19 (AUTO) OFF 10 kΩ or higher
      fl-19 (AUTO) - f1-20 (H) OFF 10 kΩ or higher
      fl-12 (EL) - f1-18 (T) TAIL Below 1 Ω
      M-12 (EL) - f1-18 (T) HEAD Below 1 Ω
      f1-18 (T) - f1-20 (H) HEAD Below 1 Ω
      f1-12 (EL) - f1-19 (AUTO) AUTO Below 1 Ω
      Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Dimmer Switch Assembly Connector Terminals
      G05320545Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Headlight Dimmer Switch 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      f1-11 (HU) - f1-12 (EL) LOW BEAM Below 1 Ω
      f1-11 (HU) - f1-12 (EL) HI BEAM Below 1 Ω
      M-12 (EL) - f1-17 (HF) HI BEAM Below 1 Ω

      Turn Signal Switch 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      f1-12 (EL) - fl-13 (TR) Right turn Below 1 Ω
      f1-12 (EL) - f1-13 (TR) Neutral 10 kΩ or higher
      f1-12 (EL) - f1-15 (TL) Neutral 10 kΩ or higher
      f1-12 (EL) - f1-15 (TL) Left turn Below 1 Ω

      Fog Light Switch 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      f1-3 (LFG) - f1-4 (BFG) OFF 10 kΩ or higher
      f1-3 (LFG) - f1-4 (BFG) Fog light switch ON Below 1 Ω

      If the result is not as specified, replace the headlight dimmer switch assembly.