Operating Light Control Rheostat does not Change Light Brightness [10/2022 - ]: Procedure
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- READ VALUE USING GTS
- Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.
Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List
Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note Light Control Switch (UP) Light control rheostat up switch OFF or ON OFF: Switch released
ON: Switch pushedWhen the switch is built into the combination meter assembly or is connected via direct line, the input value is displayed. Light Control Switch (DOWN) Light control rheostat down switch OFF or ON OFF: Switch released
ON: Switch pushedWhen the switch is built into the combination meter assembly or is connected via direct line, the input value is displayed. Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List
Tester Display Light Control Switch (UP) Light Control Switch (DOWN) OK
Light control rheostat up switch or down switch condition displayed on the GTS changes with the actual switch operation.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - ]
Result:
NG
See step 2
- Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.
- INSPECT TRIP SWITCH
Refer to INSPECTION [12/2019 - ]
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
REPLACE TRIP SWITCH. Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - ]
Result:
OK
See step 3
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRIP SWITCH - COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY)
- Disconnect the H113 combination meter assembly connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition H23-4 (RV) - H113-28 (TR) Always Below 1 Ω H23-1 (E) - H113-26 (SW3) Always Below 1 Ω H23-4 (RV) or H113-28 (TR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - ]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR