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Brake Light Switch: Testing and Inspection









INSPECTION / STOP LIGHT SWITCH
Measure the stop light switch resistance.










INSPECTION / Stop and Brake Switch
Measure the brake switch (A) and stop light switch (B) resistance.

If NG, replace stop and brake switch.









INSPECTION
1. If stop light switch does not operate properly (or if it does not stop at the specified position), replace with a new one.
Specified position: L 2 +1.5/0 mm (0.079 +0.059/0 inch)






2. Measure the clearance between threaded end of stop light switch and stopper.

CAUTION: Be careful not to rotate stop light switch.

Stop light switch clearance: A 0.3 mm (0.012 inch)
3. If it is not in specified value, adjust it by adjusting position of stop light switch.

CAUTION: Be careful not to rotate stop light switch.
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