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Light Control Rheostat: Inspection

  1. INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT 
    1. Inspect the light control rheostat.
      1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 1: Light Control Rheostat Operation Diagram
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      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      6 (TC) - 5 (T) TAIL cancel switch off → on 10 kΩ or higher → Below 1 Ω
      5 (T) - 1 (E) Always 10 kΩ +/-20%
      7 (TR) - 1 (E) Light control rheostat fully turned right → fully turned left 10 kΩ +/-20% → Below 100 Ω
    2. Inspect the ODO/TRIP switch.
      1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      4 (A/B) - 1 (E) ODO/TRIP switch on (Pushed) Below 100 Ω
      ODO/TRIP switch off (Not pushed) 1 MΩ or higher
    3. Apply battery voltage to the connector and check the LED illumination condition.

      OK 

    VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

    Measurement Condition Specified Condition
    Battery positive (+) → Terminal 2 (ILL+)
    Battery negative (-) → Terminal 3 (ILL-)
    Light illuminates

If the result is not as specified, replace the rheostat.