Grounds

Before checking the ground circuit from the faulty component all the way to the ground stud, check the circuit from the splice pack ground by testing some of the other subsystems grounded by the same splice pack. If the other subsystems function properly, it is most likely that the path from the splice pack to ground is good (or at least one of the paths is good with redundantly grounded splice packs).

I/P Splice Pack #1
Location: Taped to harness behind I/P cluster.

The systems grounded by I/P Splice Pack #1 are grounded redundantly with I/P Splice Pack #2 at ground point location D (I/P chassis ground). If one of the following systems is operating normally, the ground circuit is most likely good.
^ Transaxle shift program switch
^ I/P dimmer
^ Cruise control
^ Headlamp switch
^ Cigar lighter element

Check for OPENS/SHORTS.

Repair as needed.
If this component is good, go to the next item indicated on the chart.

I/P Splice Pack #2
Location: Taped to harness behind I/P cluster.

The systems grounded by I/P Splice Pack #2 are grounded redundantly with I/P Splice Pack #1 at ground point location C (chassis ground). If one of the following systems is operating normally, the ground circuit is most likely good.
^ I/P cluster
^ Park brake switch
^ Wiper motor
^ Radio

Check for OPENS/SHORTS.

Repair as needed.

If this component is good, go to the next item indicated on the chart.

ABS/SIR Splice Pack
Location: Taped to harness behind I/P cluster.

If one of the following systems is operating normally, the ground circuit is most likely good.
^ Driver seat belt switch
^ ABS control module

Check for OPENS/SHORTS.

Repair as needed.

If this component is good, go to the next item indicated on the chart.

Left Body Ground Splice Pack
Location: Left side under driver's seat.

The left side body splice pack provides a ground path for the left side body harness. The left body ground splice pack has an integral ring terminal that grounds the splice pack directly to the body of the vehicle. If one of the following systems is operating normally, the ground circuit is most likely good.
^ Dome lamp
^ Power Mirror
^ Sunroof

Check for OPENS/SHORTS.

Repair as needed.

If this component is good, go to the next item indicated on the chart.