With a DMM
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the power feed (i.e. fuse, control module) from the suspect circuit.
- Disconnect the load.
- Set the rotary dial of the DMM to the Ω position.
- Connect 1 lead of the DMM to 1 end of the circuit to be tested.
- Connect the other lead of the DMM to a good ground.
- If the DMM does NOT display infinite resistance (OL), there is a short to ground in the circuit.