Precautions for Electrical Inspections

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools Required

Back Probe Adapter 07TAZ-001020A

Make sure the 12 volt battery is fully charged when doing electrical tests. If the 12 volt battery is not fully charged, the results of the tests may not be accurate.
When using electrical test equipment, insert the probe of the tester into the wire side of the connector (except waterproof connector). Do not insert the probe of the tester into the terminal side of the connector, and do not tamper with the connector.

Fig 1: Precautions For Do Not Insert Probe Of Tester Into Terminal Side Of Connector
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Use back probe adapter 07TAZ-001020A. Do not insert the probe forcibly.

Fig 2: Precautions For Do Not Insert Probe Forcibly
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Use specified service connectors in troubleshooting. Using improper tools could cause an error in inspection due to poor metal-to-metal contact.