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Dimmer Switch: Testing and Inspection





METER: LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT: 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.