Description & Operation: Taillights: Notes

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Notes
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When the light control switch is turned to TAIL or HEAD position, the current flows to terminal No. 3 of the light failure sensor through the TAIL fuse. When the ignition switch is turned on, the current flows from the GAUGE fuse to terminal No. 8 of the light failure sensor, and also flows through the rear lights warning light to terminal No. 4 of the light failure sensor.

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