Section 573 (Stop Light System): Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    STOP LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS

    Switch Position Tester Connection Specified Condition
    Switch Pin Free 1 - 4 Continuity
    Switch Pin Pushed In 1 - 4 No Continuity
    Switch Pin Free 2 - 3 No Continuity
    Switch Pin Pushed In 2 - 3 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 1: Inspecting Stop Light Switch Continuity
    G02852131Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. w/Rear Spoiler: INSPECT HI- MOUNTED STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY CONTINUITY 

    Using the ohmmeter, check that continuity exists between terminal 1 and terminal 2.

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly or bulb.

    Fig 2: Inspecting Hi- Mounted Stop Light Assembly Continuity (With Rear Spoiler)
    G02852132Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. w/o Rear Spoiler: INSPECT HI- MOUNTED STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY CONTINUITY 

    Using the ohmmeter, check that continuity exists between terminal 1 and terminal 2.

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly or bulb.

    Fig 3: Inspecting Hi- Mounted Stop Light Assembly Continuity (W/O Rear Spoiler)
    G02852133Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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