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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition18 · Electrical
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86M 2208 (page 2 of 3)

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs
Electrical86M 2208 · page 2 of 3
Diagram of dash lights brightness controller (A) with a circular inset showing the 3-P connector pinout (B) labeled RED/BLK, RED, and BLK. Figure number 86M2209 is printed below.

A Dash lights brightness controller

B View from wire side

C 3 – P connector

  1. Remove the dash lights brightness controller from the dashboard lower cover, see INSTRUMENTS
  2. Disconnect the 3 – P connector from the controller.
  3. Inspect the connector terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
  • If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
  • If the terminals look OK, make the following input tests at the connector.
  • – If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
  • – If all input tests prove OK, the dash lights brightness controller must be faulty; replace it.
No.TerminalTest conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause if result is not obtained
1REDUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to earth:
There should be continuity.		● Poor earth (G401)
● An open in the wire
2RED/BLKCombination light switch ONCheck for voltage to earth:
There should be battery voltage.		● Blown *No. 13 fuse in the auxiliary fuse holder.
● Faulty combination light switch.
3REDCombination light switch ONConnect to earth:
Dash lights should come on full bright.		● An open in the wire.

* No. 13 (10A): KF, KG
No. 13 (15A): KE

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