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What have I done? Busted rheostat? (with text) 900 1997

posted by  rafferd on  Sun Sep 11 14:18 CST 2005
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Just replaced the shifter back illumination bulb on the 97 960.
Erratic lighting seems to have been caused by faulty bulb holder.
Final check of light- no go!
When I reconnected the battery I could hear all sorts of relays kicking in.
Finally got bulb (and other panel lights) working again by replacing 15A (blown) rheostat fuse. I must have caused a short.
Trouble is, these lights are on all the time now and the rheostat does not dim them.
What have I done, is the rheostat blown?

Thanks again,

Dan






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