SIX-STEP TROUBLESHOOTING PLAN

WORKSHEET 5-13
ES 300 BODY ELECTRICAL SIMULATOR
Fault Switch # 13
Vehicle Year/Prod. Date Engine Transmission

Problem Description: INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS DO NOT DIM

❏
X Problem Found (circle one): Intermittent Continuous
❏ No problem found--operation is normal.

Explanation:

Step 2: Determine the Related Symptoms

1. Using the EWD, read the System Outline to see how the circuit is supposed to operate (if available).
2. Determine if it affects ALL or PART of the circuit.

• Ifalsoall circuits
of the circuit is affected check the operation of circuits which have common fuse/power sources and
which use common grounding points.

• If only part(s) of the circuit is affected, determine exactly which parts are OK and which are inoperative.
Circuit OK or Bad Observations

Ac panel
Lights OK Lamps down + Go Max bright

Remote
Control OK Dims - No Max bright
Mirror

Radio OK Dims - No Max bright

Step 3: Analyze the Symptoms

1. Based upon the original complaint, and your related symptoms checks, specifically identify the problem:

No Rheostat dimming on Combo meter

2. On the following System Circuit Diagram: Based upon your related symptoms checks, use a highlighter to
trace current flow in the parts of the circuit that are OK.

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Step 4: Isolate the Trouble
1. On the System Circuit Diagram, circle the possible problem areas.

2. List the first 2 items you will inspect. Mark the type of inspection (visual, voltmeter, ohmmeter, ammeter or
jumper wire) and write-in the inspection item (component, connector with pin numbers, wire color, etc.)

3. List the specifications, the measured result and your diagnosis in the appropriate column.

4. If the initial checks lead you to make additional inspections, list them in the shaded area.
Inspection Measured
Inspection Item Specification OK or Bad
Type Result
Visual
x Voltmeter C10/2 Variable voltage as rheostat moves to dim Variable Always
Ohmmeter V goes up Bad
Ammeter Volts LO
Jumper Wire
Visual
x Voltmeter C10/2 Hz
Ohmmeter 200 Hz 0 Hz Bad
Ammeter 200Hz in dimming range
Jumper Wire
Visual
x Voltmeter C10/2 duty cycle
Ohmmeter 90 - 12% OL Bad
Ammeter 90 - 12%
Jumper Wire
Visual
Voltmeter Proper Proper
Ohmmeter C10/2 to R5/3 Operation Operation OK
Ammeter
x Jumper Wire
Visual
Voltmeter
Ohmmeter
Ammeter
Jumper Wire
Visual
Voltmeter
Ohmmeter
Ammeter
Jumper Wire
Visual
Voltmeter
Ohmmeter
Ammeter
Jumper Wire
Visual
Voltmeter
Ohmmeter
Ammeter
Jumper Wire

Step 5: Correct the Trouble

Cause of problem and location: Instructor OK

Open circuit in - B wire between combo meter
C10/15 & rheostat R5/3

Step 6: Check for Proper Operation

❏ Re-test the system/circuit to verify the repair

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