Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1989 Suzuki SamuraiFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Combination Switch Test
- Remove combination switch from steering column. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity between terminals of each connector in each switch position. Ensure wire leads are not pulled while moving switch from one position to another.
- Ensure switch lever works freely without binding. Check continuity according to the following charts.
LIGHTING SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST
| Switch Position | Wire Colors | Continuity |
|---|---|---|
| Off | BRN/YEL & RED | Yes |
| Parklight | RED/BLU, RED/YEL & WHT | Yes |
| Parklight | BRN/YEL & RED | Yes |
| Headlight | RED/BLU, RED/YEL & WHT | Yes |
| Headlight | BLK, BRN/YEL & RED | Yes |
DIMMER & PASSING SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST
| Switch Position | Wire Colors | Continuity |
|---|---|---|
| Pass | BLK & RED | Yes |
| Pass | BRN/YEL & RED/WHT | Yes |
| Low | BRN/YEL & RED/WHT | Yes |
| High | RED & BRN/YEL | Yes |
HAZARD & TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST
| Switch Position | Wire Colors | Hazard Switch |
|---|---|---|
| On Left | YEL & YEL/BLU | Off |
| On Left | WHT/GRN & YEL/BLU | On |
| Neutral | YEL & YEL/BLU | Off |
| Neutral | WHT/GRN & YEL/BLU | On |
| On Right | YEL & YEL/BLU | Off |
| On Right | WHT/GRN & YEL/BLU | On |
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST
| Switch Position | Wire Colors | Continuity |
|---|---|---|
| On Left | GRN/RED & GRN | Yes |
| On Left | YEL & YEL/BLU | Yes |
| Neutral | YEL & YEL/BLU | Yes |
| On Right | GRN & GRN/YEL | Yes |
| On Right | YEL & YEL/BLU | Yes |
FRONT WIPER SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST (2-SPEED TYPE)
| Switch Position | Wire Colors | Continuity |
|---|---|---|
| Off | BLU & BLU/WHT | Yes |
| Low | YEL/WHT & BLU | Yes |
| High | YEL/WHT & BLU/RED | Yes |
FRONT WIPER SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST (3-SPEED TYPE)
| Switch Position | Wire Colors | Continuity |
|---|---|---|
| Off | BLU/WHT & BLU | Yes |
| Int | BLU/WHT & BLU | Yes |
| Int | BLU/BLK & BLK | Yes |
| Low | YEL/WHT & BLU | Yes |
| High | YEL/WHT & BLU/RED | Yes |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.