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Stop Light Switch: Inspection: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Lexus IS 350 and 2011 Lexus IS 250. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the switch.
      Fig 1: Identifying Stop Light Switch Connector Terminals
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    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      1 - 2 Pushed 10 kΩ or higher
      1 - 2 Not pushed Below 1 Ω
      3 - 4 Pushed Below 1 Ω
      3 - 4 Not pushed 10 kΩ or higher

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