Step 3 - Inspect Door Courtesy Switch Continuity

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Step 3 - Inspect Door Courtesy Switch Continuity
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  1. Check that continuity exists between terminals and the switch body with the switch ON (Switch pin released: opened door).
    Fig 1: Testing Door Courtesy Switch
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  2. Check that no continuity exists between terminals and the switch body with the switch OFF (Switch pin pushed in: closed door).

If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.

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