Instrument Panel Rheostat Test

Remove rheostat from instrument panel. Connect battery and 40-watt test light to rheostat. See Fig 1-Fig 5 . Operate rheostat. If brightness changes smoothly without switching off, rheostat function is normal. If brightness does not change smoothly or switches off, replace rheostat.

Fig 1: Rheostat Connector Terminals (Eclipse & Montero Sport)

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Fig 2: Rheostat Connector Terminals (Galant)

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Fig 3: Rheostat Connector Terminals (Mirage)

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Fig 4: Rheostat Connector Terminals (Montero)

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Fig 5: Rheostat Connector Terminals (3000GT)

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