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Headlight Dimmer Switch Circuit

HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH CIRCUIT

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

This circuit detects the headlight dimmer switch condition.

w/ daytime running light:

The body ECU detects the headlight dimmer switch position and turns on the DIMMER relay.

The body ECU informs the combination meter of the headlight dimmer switch condition via BEAN.

When the headlight dimmer switch position is HI or FLASH, the HI beam indicator light on the combination meter comes on.

w/o daytime running light:

When the headlight dimmer switch position is HI or FLASH, the HI beam indicator light on the combination meter comes on.

When the HI beam headlights come on, current is supplied to the HI beam indicator light on the combination meter to turn the indicator light on.

Wiring Diagram:




Wiring Diagram:






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INSPECTION PROCEDURE