Light Control Switch Circuit

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Light Control Switch Circuit
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus GS 430, 2003 Lexus GS 300, 2002 Lexus GS 430, and 2002 Lexus GS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Connector Disconnected -Β  Inspect the light control 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 LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT (DISCONNECTED)Β  table. If the circuit is not as specified, inspect the wire harness. See WIRING DIAGRAMSΒ .
    INSPECTING LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT (DISCONNECTED)

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    16 - Ground Constant Continuity
  2. Connector Connected -Β  Inspect the light control 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 LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT (CONNECTED)Β  table. If the circuit is not as specified, inspect the wire harness. See WIRING DIAGRAMSΒ .
    INSPECTING LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT (CONNECTED)

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    13 - Ground Light Control Switch OFF, TAIL Or HEAD No Voltage
    13 - Ground Light Control Switch AUTO B+ Voltage
    14 - Ground Light Control Switch OFF Or TAIL No Voltage
    14 - Ground Light Control Switch HEAD B+ Voltage
    15 - Ground Light Control Switch OFF No Voltage
    15 - Ground Light Control Switch TAIL Or HEAD B+ Voltage
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