Checking Rheostat: Verification

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Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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Ignition on.
Turn on lighting.
Turn the rheostat control and check that the lighting in the climate control panel is functioning.

Fig 2: Identifying Rheostat Control
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Is the lighting working?

YES
OKAY: Troubleshooting has been completed.
NO
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