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Section 540 (Stop Light System): Inspection

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  1. INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    STOP LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY CONDITIONS

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    Switch pin free (Pedal depressed) 1 - 2 Continuity
    Switch pin pushed in (Pedal released) - No continuity
    Switch pin free (Pedal depressed) - No continuity
    Switch pin pushed in (Pedal released) 3 - 4 Continuity
    Fig 1: Inspecting Stop Light Switch Continuity
    G03068803Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

  2. INSPECT HI-MOUNTED STOP LIGHT CONTINUITY 

    Using an ohmmeter, check that continuity exists between terminals.

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly.

    Fig 2: Identifying Hi-Mounted Stop Light Connector Terminals
    G03068804Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002