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Stoplight Switch

  1. Disconnect the connector.
  2. Check for continuity between the terminals of the switch.
    Fig 1: Identifying Stoplight Switch Connector Terminals
    G04237269Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    TERMINAL CONNECTOR OF TESTER SPECIFIED CONDITION

    MEASUREMENT CONDITION TERMINAL CONNECTOR OF TESTER SPECIFIED CONDITION
    When brake pedal is depressed. 1 - 2 (for stoplight switch) Less than 2 ohms
    3 - 4 (for normally closed brake switch) Open circuit
    When brake pedal is not depressed. 1 - 2 (for stoplight switch) Open circuit
    3 - 4 (for normally closed brake switch) Less than 2 ohms