Electrical Schematic Symbols

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Voltage Indicators

Symbol	Description
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Battery Voltage
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Ignition Switch - Off Position
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Ignition Switch - Accessory Position
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Ignition Switch - Run Position
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Ignition Switch - Start Position

General Icons

Symbol	Description
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Master Component List Icon This icon is used on the schematic to link to the Master Electrical Component List.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Description and Operation Icon This icon is used on the schematic to link to the Description and Operation of that particular system.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Computer Programming Icon This icon is used on the schematic to link to Control Module References, which identifies which components need programming upon replacement.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Next Schematic Page Icon This icon is used on the schematic to navigate to the next schematic in the subsystem.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Previous Schematic Page Icon This icon is used on the schematic to navigate to the previous schematic in the subsystem.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) or Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Icon This icon is used to alert the technician that the system contains SIR/SRS components that require certain precautions before servicing.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Information Icon This icon is used to alert the technician that there is additional information that will aid in servicing a system.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Danger - High Voltage Icon This icon is used to alert the technician that a component/system contains 300 volt circuits.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	High Voltage Icon This icon is used to alert the technician that a component/system contains voltage greater than 42 volts but less than 300 volts.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Caution Icon This icon is used to advise the technician to use caution when servicing this component.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Functional Serial Data Communication This icon is used to show the technician that the serial data circuit detail is shown incomplete. It also provides an active link to the Data Communication Schematics were the circuit is shown complete.

Switch Position Icons

Symbol	Description
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Generic Up Arrows
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Generic Down Arrows
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Generic Left Arrows
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Generic Right Arrows
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Generic Express Down Arrows
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	On/Off Icon
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Generic Lock Icon
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Generic Unlock Icon
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Generic Window Switch Positions - 4 Door
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Generic Window Switch Positions - 2 Door

Module Circuit Function Icons

Symbol	Description
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	I/O Pull-Down Resistors (-)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	I/O Pull-Up Resistors (+)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	I/O High-Side Drive Switch (+)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	I/O Low-Side Drive Switch (+)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	I/O Bidirectional Switch (+/-)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Pulse-Width Modulation Symbol
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Battery Voltage
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Ignition Voltage
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Voltage Reference
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	A/C Voltage
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Low Reference
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Ground
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Serial Data
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Antenna Signal - In
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Antenna Signal - Out
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Brake Apply

Harness Components

Symbol	Description
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Fuse
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Fuse Supplied by a Relay
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Circuit Breaker
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Fusible Link
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Ground
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Case Ground
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Inline Harness Connector
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Inline Harness Connector
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Pigtail Connection
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Pigtail Connection
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Provisional or Diagnostic Connector
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Blunt Cut Wire
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Incomplete Physical Splice
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Complete Physical Splice - 2 Wires
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Complete Physical Splice - 3 or more wires
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Wire Crosses
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Twisted Wires
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Shield
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Circuit References
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Circuit Continuation Arrowheads
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Option Breakpoint
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Ground Circuit Connection
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Connector Shorting Clip

Component Parts

Symbol	Description
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Partial Component When a component is represented in a dashed box, the component or its wiring is not shown in its entirety.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Entire Component When a component is represented in a solid box the component or its wiring is shown in its entirety.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Connector Directly Attached to Component
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Pigtail Connector

Switches and Relays

Symbol	Description
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Accessory Power Outlet
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Cigar Lighter
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch - 2 Position Normally Open
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch - 2 Position Normally Closed
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch - Rocker
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch - Contact Plate (1 Wire)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch - Contact Plate (2 Wire)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch - 3 Position
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch - 4 Position
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch - 5 Position
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch - 6 Position
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch Actuator - Push (Momentary)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch Actuator - Push (Latching)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch Actuator - Pull (Momentary)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch Actuator - Pull (Latching)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch Actuator - Rotate (Momentary)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch Actuator - Rotate (Latching)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch Actuator - Slide (Momentary)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch Actuator - Slide (Latching)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch Actuator - Pressure (Momentary)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch Actuator - Temperature (Momentary)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Switch Actuator - Volume (Latching)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	4-Pin Single Pole/Throw Relay - Normally Open
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	5-Pin Relay - Normally Closed

Devices and Sensors

Symbol	Description
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Battery
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Battery Assembly - Hybrid
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Single Filament Light Bulb
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Double Filament Light Bulb
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Light Emitting Diode (LED)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Photo Sensor
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Gage
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Diode
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Capacitor
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Resistor
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Variable Resistor
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Variable Resistor - NTC
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Breakable Wire
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Heating Element
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Position Sensor
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Pressure Sensor
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Knock Sensor
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Inductive Type Sensor - 2-Wire
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Inductive Type Sensor - 3-Wire
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Hall Effect Sensor - 2-Wire
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Hall Effect Sensor - 3-Wire
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Oxygen Sensor - 2-Wire
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Heated Oxygen Sensor - 4-Wire
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Solenoid - Actuator
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Solenoid - Valve
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Clutch
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Motor
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Motor with PTC
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Antenna
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Speaker
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Horn
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Microphone
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Airbag
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	SIR Coil
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	SIR Impact Sensor