Combination Switch Circuit

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Combination Switch Circuit
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus RX 300 and 2002 Lexus RX 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Light Control Switch -  Connect the wire harness side connector to the combination switch and inspect the wire harness side connector from the back side. See CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION . See INSPECTING COMBINATION SWITCH CIRCUIT (LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH)  table.
    INSPECTING COMBINATION SWITCH CIRCUIT (LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH)

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    16 - Ground Constant Continuity
    12 - Ground Light Control Switch OFF, TAIL Or HEAD No Voltage
    12 - Ground Light Control Switch AUTO B+ Voltage
    13 - Ground Light Control Switch OFF Or TAIL No Voltage
    13 - Ground Light Control Switch HEAD B+ Voltage
    14 - Ground Light Control Switch OFF No Voltage
    14 - Ground Light Control Switch TAIL Or HEAD B+ Voltage
  2. Headlight Dimmer Switch -  Connect the wire harness side connector to the combination switch and inspect the wire harness side connector from the back side. See CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION . See INSPECTING COMBINATION SWITCH CIRCUIT (HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH)  table.
    INSPECTING COMBINATION SWITCH CIRCUIT (HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH)

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    7 - Ground Headlight Dimmer Switch Low Beam No Voltage
    7 - Ground Headlight Dimmer Switch High Beam Or Flash B+ Voltage
    8 - Ground Headlight Dimmer Switch Low Beam Or High Beam No Voltage
    8 - Ground Headlight Dimmer Switch Flash B+ Voltage
    17 - Ground Headlight Dimmer Switch High Beam Or Flash No Voltage
    17 - Ground Headlight Dimmer Switch Low Beam B+ Voltage
  3. Fog Light Switch -  Connect the wire harness side connector to the combination switch and inspect the wire harness side connector from the back side. See CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION . See INSPECTING COMBINATION SWITCH CIRCUIT (FOG LIGHT SWITCH)  table.
    INSPECTING COMBINATION SWITCH CIRCUIT (FOG LIGHT SWITCH)

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    10 - Ground Headlight Dimmer Switch High Beam Or Flash No Continuity
    10 - Ground Headlight Dimmer Switch Low Beam Continuity
    11 - Ground Light Control Switch OFF Or TAIL No Voltage
    11 - Ground Light Control Switch HEAD B+ Voltage
  4. Turn Signal Switch -  Connect the wire harness side connector to the combination switch and inspect the wire harness side connector from the back side. See CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION . See INSPECTING COMBINATION SWITCH CIRCUIT (TURN SIGNAL SWITCH)  table.
    INSPECTING COMBINATION SWITCH CIRCUIT (TURN SIGNAL SWITCH)

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    1 - Ground Constant Continuity (1)
    3 - Ground Constant Continuity (1)
    2 - Ground Ignition Switch ON & Turn Signal Switch Position Neutral No Voltage
    2 - Ground Hazard Warning Switch ON B+ Voltage
    2 - Ground Ignition Switch ON & Turn Signal Switch Position Left Or Right B+ Voltage
    (1) There is resistance because this circuit is grounded through the bulb.
  5. If the circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuit connected to other parts.
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