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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1985THUNDERBIRD BASE, 2.3 W, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTHEADLIGHTSHEADLIGHT DIMMER - AUTOMATICTESTINGTEST PROCEDUREALL OTHER MODELS
1985 Ford Thunderbird Base, 2.3 W, Standard
All Other Models
1985 Ford Thunderbird Base, 2.3 W, StandardSECTION All Other Models
- Connect an ohmmeter to terminals 1 and 2 on back of potentiometer. With dial in "OFF" position, ohmmeter should read 8000-12,000 ohms. Move dial to "MAX" position. Ohmmeter should read 2800-4600 ohms.
- Connect ohmmeter to terminals 3 and 6. There should be continuity with dial in "OFF" position and no continuity in any other position.
- Connect ohmmeter to terminals 2 and 6. With dial in "OFF" position, ohmmeter should read 8000-12,000 ohms. With dial in any other position, ohmmeter should read about 100 ohms. If not, replace indicator bulb. See Fig 1 .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.