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Component Testing Procedure

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ILLUMINATION DIMMER SWITCH - COMPONENT TESTING

Circuit to test Connect self powered test light or ohm meter to terminals Move switch to these positions A good switch will indicate
Interior lamps Circuit 4 and 2 2nd detent up Closed circuit
2nd detent down Closed circuit
Rest position Open circuit
Illumination dimmer up 4 and 7 1st detent up Closed circuit
Rest position Open circuit
Illumination dimmer down 4 and 3 1st detent down Closed circuit
Rest position Open circuit