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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 673 (Instrument Panel/Meter): Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT 
    1. Inspect continuity.
      1. Check the continuity between the light control rheostat connector terminals when operating the rheostat volume knob.

      Table Standard: 

      CONTINUITY

      Switch Terminal No. (Symbol) Continuity
      Turn the knob to maximum 1(TC)<=>3(T) Continuity
      Other conditions of the above 1(TC)<=>3(T) No continuity
      Fig 1: Checking Continuity
      G02891120Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check resistance.
      1. Check the resistance between terminal 4 (RV) and terminal 3 (T) when operating the light control rheostat volume knob. Also, check that the resistance changes continuously.

      Standard resistance: 

      Turn the knob to maximum: Approx. 10 kΩ 

      Turn the knob to minimum: Approx. 0 kΩ 

      Fig 2: Resistance Graph
      G02891121Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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