Troubleshooting Wiring Problems
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When troubleshooting wiring problems there are six steps which can aid in the procedure. The steps are listed and explained below. Always check for non-factory components added to the vehicle before doing any diagnosis. If the vehicle is equipped with these components, disconnect them to verify these add-on components are not the cause of the problem.
- Verify the problem.
- Verify any related symptoms. Do this by performing operational checks on components that are in the same circuit. Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
- Analyze the symptoms. Use the wiring diagrams to determine what the circuit is doing, where the problem most likely is occurring and where the diagnosis will continue.
- Isolate the problem area.
- Repair the problem area.
- Verify the proper operation. For this step, check for proper operation of all components on the repaired circuit. Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.