Wiring Systems And Power Management - Troubleshooting & Diagnosis

• Symptoms - Wiring Systems
  • Notes
  • Visual/Physical Inspection
  • Intermittent
  • Symptom List
• Ignition Can/Cannot Be Turned Off with Transmission in Any Gear
• Power Mode Mismatch
  • Circuit Description
  • Test Description
• Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Inoperative
• Retained Accessory Power (RAP) On After Timeout
• Utility/Van Zoning
• Electrical Symbols
• General Electrical Diagnosis
  • Basic Knowledge Required
• Checking Aftermarket Accessories
• Circuit Testing
• Using Connector Test Adapters
• Probing Electrical Connectors
  • Notes
  • Frontprobe
  • Backprobe
• Troubleshooting with a Digital Multimeter
• Troubleshooting with a Test Lamp
  • Tools Required
  • Testing For Voltage
  • Testing For Ground
• Using Fused Jumper Wires
  • Tools Required
  • Procedure
• Measuring Voltage
• Measuring Voltage Drop
• Measuring Frequency
• Testing for Continuity
  • Notes
  • With a DMM
  • With a Test Lamp
• Testing for Short to Ground
  • Notes
  • With a DMM
  • With a Test Lamp
  • Fuse Powering Several Loads
• Testing for a Short to Voltage
• Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
  • Tools Required
  • Testing for Proper Terminal Contact
    • Notes
    • Testing for Proper Terminal Contact in Bussed Electrical Centers (BEC)
    • Flat Wire (Dock and Lock) Connectors
  • Control Module/Component Voltage and Grounds
  • Temperature Sensitivity
  • Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electrical Noise
  • Incorrect Control Module
• Inducing Intermittent Fault Conditions
  • Tools Required
  • Salt Water Spray
  • High Temperature Conditions
  • Low Temperature Conditions
  • Duplicating Failure Conditions
• Testing for Electrical Intermittents
• Scan Tool Snapshot Procedure
• Circuit Protection - Fuses
• Circuit Protection - Circuit Breakers
• Circuit Protection - Fusible Links
  • Notes
  • Repairing a Fusible Link
• Wiring Repairs
• Repairing Damaged Wire Insulation
• Flat Wire Repairs
• GMLAN Wiring Repairs
  • Tools Required
  • GMLAN Repairs
  • GMLAN Connector Terminal Repair
  • GMLAN Wire Repair
• High Temperature Wiring Repairs
  • Tools Required
  • High Temperature Wiring
  • Identifying High Temperature Wiring
  • High Temperature Wire Repair
• Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs
  • Tools Required
• Splicing Copper Wire Using Splice Clips
  • Notes
  • Tools Required
  • Repair Procedure
• Splicing Copper Wire Using Splice Sleeves
  • Tools Required
  • Splicing Procedure
• Splicing Twisted or Shielded Cable
• Splicing Inline Harness Diodes
• SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs
  • Tools Required
  • SIR/SRS Connector Repair (Plastic Body and Terminal Metal Pin)
  • SIR/SRS Component Wire Pigtail Repair
  • SIR/SRS Wire Repair
  • Connector Position Assurance (CPA)
  • Terminal Position Assurance (TPA)
• Connector Repairs
  • Notes
  • Identifying Connectors
• Connector Position Assurance Locks
• Terminal Position Assurance Locks
• AFL/EPC Connectors
  • Tools Required
  • Removal Procedure
  • Repair Procedure
• Bosch Connectors (0.64)
  • Tools Required
  • Terminal Removal Procedure
  • Terminal Repair Procedure
  • Terminal Replacement Procedure
• Bosch Connectors (2.8 JPT)
  • Tools Required
  • Terminal Removal Procedure
  • Terminal Repair Procedure
• Bosch Connectors (BSK)
  • Tools Required
  • Terminal Removal Procedure
  • Terminal Repair Procedure
• Bosch Connectors (ECM)
  • Tools Required
  • Removal Procedure
  • Repair Procedure
• Delphi Connectors (Micro .64)
  • Tools Required
  • Removal Procedure
  • Repair Procedure
• Delphi Connectors (Micro-Pack 100W)
  • Tools Required
  • Terminal Removal Procedure
  • Terminal Repair Procedure
  • Terminal Replacement Procedure
• Delphi Connectors (Pull To Seat)
  • Tools Required
  • Terminal Removal
  • Terminal Repair
  • Terminal Installation
• Delphi Connectors (Push To Seat)
  • Tools Required
  • Terminal Removal
  • Terminal Repair
  • Reinstalling Terminal
• Delphi Connectors (Weather Pack)
  • Tools Required
  • Repair Procedure
• Delphi Connectors (12-Way)
  • Tools Required
  • Removal Procedure
  • Repair Procedure
• FCI Connectors
  • Tools Required
  • Removal Procedure
  • Repair Procedure
• JST Connectors
  • Tools Required
  • Removal Procedure
  • Repair Procedure
• Kostel Connectors
  • Tools Required
  • Removal Procedure
  • Repair Procedure
• Molex Connectors
  • Tools Required
  • Terminal Removal Procedure
  • Terminal Repair Procedure
  • Terminal Replacement Procedure
• Sumitomo Connectors
  • Tools Required
  • Terminal Removal Procedure
  • Terminal Repair Procedure
  • Terminal Replacement Procedure
• Tyco/AMP Connectors (CM 42-Way)
  • Tools Required
  • Removal Procedure
  • Terminal Repair Procedure
• Tyco/AMP Connectors (Sensor)
  • Tools Required
  • Terminal Removal Procedure
  • Terminal Repair Procedure
• Tyco/AMP Connectors (025 Cap)
  • Tools Required
  • Terminal Removal Procedure
  • Terminal Repair Procedure
• Tyco/AMP Connectors (43-Way)
  • Tools Required
  • Removal Procedure
  • Repair Procedure
• Tyco/AMP Connectors (Door Module)
  • Tools Required
  • Removal Procedure
  • Repair Procedure
• Yazaki Connectors (2-Way)
  • Tools Required
  • Terminal Removal Procedure
  • Terminal Repair Procedure
• Yazaki Connectors (16-Way)
  • Tools Required
  • Removal Procedure
  • Repair Procedure
• Repairing Connector Terminals
  • Tools Required
  • Repair Procedure
• Ignition Key Cannot Be Removed from the Ignition Lock Cylinder
• Ignition Key Cannot Turn or Sticks in Any Position