Light Failure Sensor Circuit

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Light Failure Sensor 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.

Disconnect the connector from the sensor and inspect the connector on the wiring harness side. See CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATIONΒ . See INSPECTING LIGHT FAILURE SENSOR CIRCUITΒ  table. If the circuit is as specified, replace the sensor. If the circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to other parts.

INSPECTING LIGHT FAILURE SENSOR CIRCUIT

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
1 - Ground Constant Continuity (1)
2 - Ground Constant Continuity (1)
9 - Ground Constant Continuity (1)
11 - Ground Constant Continuity
3 - Ground Light Control Switch OFF No Voltage
3 - Ground Light Control Switch TAIL Or HEAD B+ Voltage
4 - Ground Ignition Switch LOCK Or ACC No Voltage
4 - Ground Ignition Switch ON B+ Voltage
7 - Ground Stop Light Switch OFF No Voltage
7 - Ground Stop Light Switch ON B+ Voltage
8 - Ground Ignition Switch LOCK Or ACC No Voltage
8 - Ground Ignition Switch ON B+ Voltage
(1) There is resistance because this circuit is grounded through the bulb.
RENDER: 1.0x

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