Light Switch

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the light switch. (See LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity between the light switch terminals is as indicated in the table.

Without auto light system

Fig 1: Light Switch Terminals Continuity Chart - Without Auto Light System

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Fig 2: Light Switch Circuit Diagram - Without Auto Light System

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With auto light system

Fig 3: Light Switch Terminals Continuity Chart - With Auto Light System

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Fig 4: Light Switch Circuit Diagram - With Auto Light System

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If not as indicated in the table, replace the light switch. (See LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)