FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Dimmer Switch: Testing and Inspection

Rheostat Inspection

Rheostat Inspection: Step (1):





1. Remove the instrument panel switch from the knee protector.

Rheostat Inspection: Step (2&3):





2. Connect the battery and a test bulb (4OW) as shown in the figure.

3. The function of the rheostat is normal if the intensity of illumination changes smoothly, without flashing or flickering, when the rheostat is operated.