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Pinpoint Test 1


Flowchart No.1 Symptom Back-up lights do not illuminate

Possible Cause
^ Burnt METER 15A fuse
^ Damaged back-up light switch (MTX)
^ Damaged transaxle range switch (ATX)
^ Burnt light bulbs
^ Open or short circuit in wiring harness
^ Poor connection of connector

Fuse Location:




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Step 1
Check METER 15A fuse in the fuse block.

Bulb Inspection:




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Step 2
Check the back-up light bulb.

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Terminal Identification:




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Step 3
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Measure the voltage at terminal B (B/Y) of the back-up light switch [terminal 1 (B/Y) of the transaxle range switch].

Terminal Identification:




Terminal Identification:




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Step 4
1. Shift the shift [selector] lever to the reverse position.
2. Measure the voltage at terminal A (R/Y) of the back-up light switch [terminal C (R/Y) of the transaxle range switch].

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Terminal Identification:




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Step 5
Measure the voltage at terminal A (R/Y) [626] of the inboard combination light or F (R/N) [MX-6] of the rear combination light.