Stop Light Switch: Inspection

2008 Toyota Tacoma Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
  1. INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH 
    1. Check the resistance.
      1. Measure the resistance using an ohmmeter, and check the results in accordance with the value(s) in STOP LIGHT SWITCH .

        Standard 

        STOP LIGHT SWITCH

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        1-2 Switch pin free Below 1
        3-4 Switch pin free 10 k or higher
        1-2 Switch pin pushed in 10 k or higher
        3-4 Switch pin pushed in Below 1
        Fig 1: Identifying Stop Light Switch Connector Terminals
        G04412498Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        If the result is not as specified, replace the stop light switch assembly.

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