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Power Rear Gate Inner Switch: Inspection

  1. Measure the resistance between connector terminals.

    Preparation tool: 

    Circuit tester

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    • Power rear gate inner switch
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
      1 - 4 Switch OFF 1 MΩ or more
      Switch ON Less than 1 Ω
    • Power rear gate lock switch
      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
      1 - 4 Switch OFF 1 MΩ or more
      Switch ON Less than 1 Ω
  2. Apply battery voltage between the connector terminals to check lighting condition of illumination inside the switch.
    CAUTION: When applying battery voltage, do not mix up the positive (+) side and the negative (-) side. Incorrect polarity connection may cause LED damage inside the switch.
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
    1 - 4 Apply battery voltage Light On
  3. Replace the power rear gate inner switch or the power rear gate lock switch, if the inspection result is not within the standard value.