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Light Control Rheostat

Light control rheostat changes instrument cluster, A/C-heater control panel, and clock illumination. Automatic light control sensor varies instrument cluster illumination depending on outside light intensity. Tail cancellation refers to turning light control rheostat clockwise beyond moderate position, causing lights to illuminate fully (100 percent) and system to ignore automatic light control sensor. To diagnose system, verify symptoms and diagnose as directed. See SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS (LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT)  table.

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS (LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT)

Symptom Test No.
Brightness For All Illuminations Cannot Be Adjusted 1 
Instrument Cluster Brightness Cannot Be Adjusted 2 
Only Instrument Cluster Brightness Can Be Adjusted 3 
Tail Cancellation Completely Inoperative 4 
Tail Cancellation Inoperative For Either Clock, A/C Panel Or Combination Meter 5 
Full Illumination Does Not Occur When Light Strikes Automatic Light Control Sensor (1) 6 
(1) Tail cancellation is off, light control switch is in AUTO position, vehicle is in dark area and light strikes automatic light control sensor.