Repair Procedures: Inspection

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Check the stop lamp switch.

Connect a circuit tester to the connector of stop lamp switch, and check whether or not there is continuity when the plunger of the stop lamp switch is pushed in and when it is released.
The stop lamp switch is in good condition if there is no continuity when plunger is pushed.

Fig 1: Connecting Circuit Tester To Connector Of Stop Lamp Switch
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Fig 2: Stop Lamp Switch Connector Terminals
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