Dimmer Switch: Testing and Inspection

METER: LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT: INSPECTION

INSPECTION





1. INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT (w/o Headlight Cleaner System)
(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance:





If the result is not as specified, replace the rheostat.
(b) Inspect the switch illumination.
(1) Connect the battery positive (+) lead to terminal 8 (ILL+) and the negative (-) lead to terminal 6 (ILL-), then check that the light comes on.
OK:
LED comes on.
If the result is not as specified, replace the rheostat.






2. INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT (w/ Headlight Cleaner System)
(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance:





If the result is not as specified, replace the rheostat.
(b) Inspect the switch illumination.
(1) Connect the battery positive (+) lead to terminal 8 (ILL+) and the negative (-) lead to terminal 6 (ILL-), then check that the light comes on.
OK:
LED comes on.
If the result is not as specified, replace the rheostat.