Inspection Using an Oscilloscope (Reference) Panel light control

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Inspection Using an Oscilloscope (Reference) Panel light control
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Fig 1: Inspecting Panel Light Control Using An Oscilloscope
G00973477Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  • Terminal connected: J-03 AI (+)-Negative battery terminal
  • Oscilloscope setting: 2 V/DIV (Y): 5 ms/DIV (X), DC range
  • Measurement condition: Panel light control switch turned to the darkest position.
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