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Combination Meter System: Inspection: Switch

Illumination intensity does not change even when the illumination control switch is operated. 

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK CURRENT DATA. 
Display the data of «Bright switch input state» and «Illumination control switch input state» using the Subaru Select Monitor.
NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Application help".
Do the display switch between OFF ←→ ON and the value range from 0 to 100 when the bright switch and illumination control switch are operated? Replace the combination meter. Go to step 2. 
2 CHECK ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCH UNIT. 
Check the illumination control switch. <Ref. to ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCH , INSPECTION, Switches and Harness.>
Is the switch normal? Go to step 3.  Replace the illumination control switch.
3 CHECK HARNESS. 
  1. Disconnect the connectors of combination meter assembly and illumination control switch.
  2. Measure the resistance between the combination meter assembly and the illumination control switch.

    Connector & terminal 

    (i10) No. 29 - (i79) No. 6: 

    (i10) No. 30 - (i79) No. 5: 

    (i10) No. 31 - (i79) No. 4: 

    (i10) No. 32 - (i79) No. 1: 

Is the resistance less than 1 Ω? Replace the combination meter. Repair or replace the harness.