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Inspect Stop Light Switch Continuity

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Inspecting Stop Light Switch
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STOP LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY

Switch Position Tester Connection Specified Condition
Switch pin pushed in (pedal released) 1 - 2 No continuity
Switch pin not pushed in (pedal depressed) 1 - 2 Continuity
Switch pin pushed in (pedal released) 3 - 4 Continuity
Switch pin not pushed in (pedal depressed) 3 - 4 No continuity

If the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.