Dimmer Switch: Testing and Inspection

Inspection

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the lower crash pad switch assembly (A) by using the scraper and then disconnect the connectors.




3. Remove the rheostat from lower crash pad switch assembly.




4. Check for intensity of new rheostat switch. If the light intensity of the lamps changes smoothly without any flickering when the rheostat is turned, it can be assumed that the rheostat is normal.