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Light Control Rheostat: Inspection

  1. INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT 
    1. Remove the light control rheostat with connector still connected.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 1: Measuring Light Control Rheostat
      G04115412Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Resistance 

      LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      R6-1 (E) - R6-7 (RV) Light control rheostat position is MIN. Below 1 Ω
      R6-1 (E) - R6-7 (RV) Light control rheostat position is between MIN. and MAX. 8 to 12 kΩ
      R6-1 (E) - R6-7 (RV) ODO/TRIP switch is OFF -> ON 10 kΩ or higher -> Below 1 Ω
      Fig 2: Light Control Rheostat Resistance Graph
      G04115413Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      If the value is not as specified, replace the light control rheostat.