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Headlight Dimmer Switch: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus ES 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance: Light control switch 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      12 (EL) - 20 (H) - 18 (T) - 19 (A) OFF 10 kΩ or higher
      12 (EL) - 18 (T) TAIL Below 1 Ω
      12 (EL) - 20 (H) -18 (T) HEAD Below 1 Ω
      12 (EL) - 19 (A) AUTO Below 1 Ω
      Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Dimmer Switch Assembly Connector Terminals
      G05132097Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Dimmer switch 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      17 (HF) - 12 (EL) FLASH Below 1 Ω
      11 (HU) - 12 (EL) HIGH Below 1 Ω

      Turn signal switch 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      13 (TR) - 12 (EL) - 15 (TL) OFF 10 kΩ or higher
      13 (TR) - 12 (EL) RH Below 1 Ω
      15 (TL) - 12 (EL) LH Below 1 Ω

      Fog light switch 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

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

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