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Dim-dip Headlight Control Input Test (KE) (page 3 of 5)

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600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
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Repairs
ElectricalDim-dip Headlight Control Input Test (KE) · page 3 of 5

CAUTION: The dim – dip resistor becomes very hot when using the dim – dip headlights. Do not touch it or the attaching hardware immediately after they have been turned off.

  1. Disconnect the 2 – P connector from the resistor.
Diagram showing circuit schematic with terminals A and B, and a photograph of the resistor assembly located in the engine compartment with a close-up of the 2-P connector.

86M 2147

A From fuse No. 43 (10A)
B To dim – dip headlight control unit

  1. Using the ohmmeter, measure resistance between the A and B terminals. Replace the resistor if the resistance is not within specifications.

Note: Resistance will vary with the resistor temperature before and after use.

Resistance: 0.68 – 0.79 ohms

Blank space

86M 2148

A Resistor (right front of engine compartment)

  1. If its is not within specifications, replace the dim – dip resistor.

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