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Combination Switch Test

  1. Remove combination switch from steering column if necessary. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity between terminals of each connector in each switch position. Ensure that wire leads are not being pulled while moving switch from one position to another.
  2. Ensure switch lever works freely without binding. Check continuity according to the following charts. SeeFig 1 through Fig 4 .
Fig 1: Location & View of Combination Switch Test Connector
G90E06546Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Fig 2: Lighting Switch Testing Positions
G64956Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
LIGHTING SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST

Switch Position Terminal Numbers Continuity
Off 16, 2 & 1 No
I 16 & 1 Yes
II 16, 2 & 1 Yes
Fig 3: Dimmer/Passing Switch Testing Positions
G64955Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
DIMMER & PASSING SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST

Switch Position Terminal Numbers Continuity
High Beam 11 & 3 Yes
Low Beam 11 & 4 Yes
Passing 11, 3 & 17 Yes
Fig 4: Turn Signal/Hazard Switch Testing Positions
G103020Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
HAZARD & TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST

Switch Position Terminal Numbers Continuity
Hazard Switch Off
Left 10 & 20, 21 & 14 Yes
Neutral 21 & 14 Yes
Right 10 & 9, 21 & 14 Yes
Hazard Switch On
Left 10, 20, 9 & 12, & 14 & 13 Yes
Neutral 10, 20, 9 & 12, & 14 & 13 Yes
Right 10, 20, 9 & 12, & 14 & 13 Yes
FRONT WIPER SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST

Switch Position Terminal Numbers Continuity
Off 7 & 18 Yes
Int 7 & 18, 8 & 19 Yes
Low 7 & 19 Yes
High 6 & 19 Yes
FRONT WASHER SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST

Switch Position Terminal Numbers Continuity
Off 5 & 19 No
On 5 & 19 Yes
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