Inspection [06/2016 - 03/2017]: Procedure

2018 Toyota 86 GT, Standard TransSECTION Procedure
  1. INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
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      Standard Resistance

      LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      19 (A) - 12 (EL) Light control switch off 10 kΩ or higher
      20 (H) - 12 (EL) 10 kΩ or higher
      18 (T) - 12 (EL) 10 kΩ or higher
      18 (T) - 12 (EL) Light control switch in tail position Below 1 Ω
      18 (T) - 12 (EL) Light control switch in head position Below 1 Ω
      20 (H) - 12 (EL) Below 1 Ω
      19 (A) - 12 (EL) Light control switch in AUTO position Below 1 Ω
      DIMMER SWITCH

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      11 (HU) - 12 (EL) Dimmer switch in high position Below 1 Ω
      11 (HU) - 12 (EL) Dimmer switch in high flasher position Below 1 Ω
      17 (HF) - 12 (EL) Below 1 Ω
      TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      13 (TR) - 12 (EL) Right turn Below 1 Ω
      13 (TR) - 12 (EL) Neutral 10 kΩ or higher
      15 (TL) - 12 (EL) 10 kΩ or higher
      15 (TL) - 12 (EL) Left turn Below 1 Ω
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Component without harness connected
      (Headlight Dimmer Switch Assembly)

      If the result is not as specified, replace the headlight dimmer switch assembly.

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