Section 484 (Headlight & Taillight System): Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    Fig 1: Light Control Switch Continuity Table
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    If the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

  2. INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH CONTINUITY

    Switch Position Tester Connection Specified Condition
    LO beam 8 - 11 Continuity
    HI beam 9 - 11 Continuity
    Flash 9 - 11 Continuity

    If the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 2: Identifying Light Control Switch & Headlight Dimmer Switch Terminals
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  3. W/o Daytime Running Light Relay : INSPECT HEADLIGHT CONTROL RELAY (Marking: H-LP) CONTINUITY 
    HEADLIGHT CONTROL RELAY CONTINUITY

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    3 - 5 No continuity
    3 - 5 Continuity (When battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2)

    If the continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.

    Fig 3: Identifying Headlight Control Relay
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