Stop Light System: Inspection

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Inspect stop light switch continuity :

Fig 1: Identifying Stop Light Switch Terminals
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Fig 2: Stop Light Switch Terminal Specifications
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If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
W/Rear Spoiler , inspect hi-mounted stop light assembly continuity:
Using the ohmmeter, check that continuity exists between terminal 1 and terminal 2.

Fig 3: Identifying Hi-Mounted Stop Light Terminals (W/Rear Spoiler)
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If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly or bulb.
W/O Rear Spoiler, inspect hi-mounted stop light assembly continuity :
Using the ohmmeter, check that continuity exists between terminal 1 and terminal 2.

If continuity is not as specified, replace the light assembly or bulb.

Fig 4: Identifying Hi-Mounted Stop Light Terminals (W/O Rear Spoiler)
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