Operating Light Control Rheostat does not Change Light Brightness [09/2013 - ]: Procedure
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (RHEOSTAT SWITCH)
- Use the Data List to check the rheostat switch. Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [09/2013 - ]
.COMBINATION METER
Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note Light Control Up Switch Light control rheostat up switch / OFF or ON OFF: Light control rheostat up switch not pressed - ON: Light control rheostat up switch pressed Light Control Down Switch Light control rheostat down switch / OFF or ON OFF: Light control rheostat down switch not pressed - ON: Light control rheostat down switch pressed OK
The value displayed on the Techstream changes in accordance with the actual rheostat switch operation.
NG → See step 2
OK → See step 6
- Use the Data List to check the rheostat switch. Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [09/2013 - ]
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- INSPECT TRIP SWITCH
- Remove the trip switch. Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ] .
- Inspect the trip switch. Refer to INSPECTION [09/2013 - ] .
NG → See step 5
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - TRIP SWITCH AND BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the N40 combination meter assembly connector.
- Disconnect the N8 trip switch connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition N40-24 (TR) - N8-3 (IG) Always Below 1 Ω N8-5 (E) - Body ground N40-24 (TR) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → See step 4
- REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
- REPLACE TRIP SWITCH. Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
- REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]