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Component Test

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Headlamp Switch

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the headlamp switch.
  2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal 3 and the ground terminal 8 with the switch in the Auto position.
    • If not the specified value, replace the headlamp switch.
  3. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal 1 and the ground terminal 8 with the switch in the Auto position.
    • If not the specified value, replace the headlamp switch.
  4. Test for less than 2.0 ohms of resistance between the signal terminal 3 and the ground terminal 8 with the switch in the Off position.
    • If not the specified value, replace the headlamp switch.
  5. Test for less than 2.0 ohms of resistance between the signal terminal 1 and the ground terminal 8 with the switch in the Headlamp position.
    • If not the specified value, replace the headlamp switch.