Headlight Switch Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Eagle Vision, 1994 Dodge Intrepid, 1994 Chrysler New Yorker, 1994 Chrysler LHS, and 1994 Chrysler Concorde. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Headlight switch must be removed for testing purposes. Before removing switch from instrument panel, check all related fuses and relays. Check dimmer switch for proper operation.
- Remove headlight switch from instrument panel. See HEADLIGHT SWITCH in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Using an ohmmeter, test for continuity between terminals of switch. See Fig 1 . See HEADLIGHT SWITCH TERMINAL CONTINUITY .
HEADLIGHT SWITCH TERMINAL CONTINUITY
| Position | Terminals | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Switches Off | 7-5 To 8-2 | 10,000-12,000 Ohms | |
| All Switches Off | 7-5 To 8-6 | 10,000-12,000 Ohms | |
| All Switches Off | 8-2 To 8-6 | 6-7 Ohms | |
| All Switches Off | 7-5 To 8-5 | Variable | |
| All Switches Off | 8-2 To 8-5 | Variable | |
| All Switches Off | 8-6 To 8-5 | Variable | |
| Headlights On | 7-7 To 7-6 | Continuity | |
| Headlights On | 7-4 To 7-5 | Continuity | |
| Headlights On | 7-4 To 8-2 | 10,000-12,000 Ohms | |
| Headlights On | 7-4 To 8-6 | 10,000-12,000 Ohms | |
| Headlights On | 7-4 To 8-5 | Variable | |
| Parking Lights On | 7-4 To 7-5 | Continuity | |
| Parking Lights On | 7-4 To 8-2 | 10,000-12,000 Ohms | |
| Parking Lights On | 7-4 To 8-6 | 10,000-12,000 Ohms | |
| Parking Lights On | 7-4 To 8-5 | Variable | |
| Thumbwheel Position | |||
| Dim | 7-5 To 8-5 | Continuity | |
| Dim | 8-2 To 8-5 | 10,000-12,000 Ohms | |
| Dim | 8-6 To 8-5 | 10,000-12,000 Ohms | |
| Bright | 7-5 To 8-5 | 10,000-12,000 Ohms | |
| Bright | 8-2 To 8-5 | 900-1100 Ohms | |
| Bright | 8-6 To 8-5 | 900-1100 Ohms | |
| Dome Lights | 7-5 To 8-5 | 10,000-12,000 Ohms | |
| Dome Lights | 8-2 To 8-5 | 900-1100 Ohms | |
| Dome Lights | 8-6 To 8-5 | 900-1100 Ohms | |
| Dome Lights | 8-2 To 8-5 | Continuity | |
| Dome Lights | 8-2 To 8-3 | Continuity | |
| Foglights On | 7-7 To 7-6 | Continuity | |
| Foglights On | 7-4 To 7-5 | Continuity | |
| Foglights On | 7-4 To 8-2 | 10,000-12,000 Ohms | |
| Foglights On | 7-4 To 8-6 | 10,000-12,000 Ohms | |
| Foglights On | 7-4 To 8-5 | Variable | |
| Foglights On | 7-1 To 7-2 | Continuity | |
| Foglights On | 8-2 To 7-1 | Continuity | |
| Foglights On | 8-6 To 7-1 | 6-7 Ohms | |
| Foglights On | 8-5 To 7-1 | Variable | |