Fog Light Switch Circuit

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Fog Light Switch Circuit
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  1. Connector Disconnected -Β  Inspect the fog light switch circuit. See LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT under CIRCUIT TESTS in BODY CONTROL SYSTEMS article under COMMUNICATION DEVICES in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. Disconnect the connector from the switch and inspect the connector on the wire harness side. For the front side of the combination switch connector, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATIONΒ . See INSPECTING FOG LIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT (DISCONNECTED)Β  table. If the circuit is not as specified, inspect the wire harness. See WIRING DIAGRAMSΒ .
    INSPECTING FOG LIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT (DISCONNECTED)

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    11 - Ground Light Control Switch TAIL Or HEAD & Dimmer Switch LOW Or HI Continuity
  2. Connector Connected -Β  Inspect the fog light switch circuit. Connect the wire harness side connector to the light control and dimmer switch and inspect the connector from the back side. For the front side of the combination switch connector, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATIONΒ . See INSPECTING FOG LIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT (CONNECTED)Β  table. If the circuit is not as specified, inspect the wire harness. See WIRING DIAGRAMSΒ .
    INSPECTING FOG LIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT (CONNECTED)

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    11 - Ground Light Control Switch HEAD & Headlight Dimmer Switch LO & Fog Light Switch ON No Voltage
    11 - Ground Light Control Switch HEAD & Headlight Dimmer Switch HI Or FLASH & Fog Light Switch ON B+ Voltage
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