That's hard to swallow! Are you sure that MB gave you the right part number because a diode would not work!!

As Tom points out, diodes are usually under bias, etc. and that uses for the R16/x are definitely not biased.

The circuit "maps" the resistor value into the internal values of the analog IC to arrive at the correct angle. A diode would not do that.

Re what Tom said: Make you own R16/x: go get some values of resistance per the table and try them as Tom suggests. When happy, glue it down! Make sure you get some thin film 1% tolerance resistors to do this test.

To test a resistor, all you need do is 'straddle' the resistor across the center and ground connections, with a stabile secure connection.

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