Section 606 (Lighting System): Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. MAP LAMP ASSY 
    1. Inspect map light assy continuity.
      1. Check that the continuity between terminals at each switch position, as shown in the chart.
      CONTINUITY CHECK BETWEEN TERMINAL CHARTS

      Switch Operation Tester Connection Specified Condition
      OFF - No continuity
      DOOR 1(B) - 3(CTY) Continuity
      ON 1(B) - 2(E) Continuity
      Fig 1: Identifying Map Lamp Assembly Connector Terminals
      G03387705Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. VANITY LAMP ASSY 
    1. Inspect vanity light continuity.
      1. Check that the continuity exists between terminals 1 and 2, when light is operated.

        Standard: 

        OFF (closed): No continuity 

        ON (opened): Continuity 

  3. GLOVE BOX LAMP SWITCH 
    1. Inspect glove box switch continuity.
      1. Check that the continuity exists between terminals 1 and 2, when switch is operated.

        Standard: 

        ON (when shaft is pressed): No continuity 

  4. GLOVE BOX LAMP ASSY 
    1. Check that the continuity exists between terminal.

      Standard: Continuity exists 

  5. RETAINER FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE 
    1. Check that the continuity exists between terminal.

      Standard: Continuity exists 

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