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How To Determine A Short Circuit

  1. With test light:

    Connect a test light (rated at approx. 3 watts) in place of the blown fuse and allow current to flow through the circuit. Disconnect one connector at a time from the circuit. Starting with the one located farthest from the power supply. If the test light goes out when a connector is disconnected, the wiring between that connector and the next connector (farther from the power supply) is shorted.

    Fig 1: Checking Short Circuit (With Test Light)
    G07571608Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. With ohmmeter:

    Disconnect all affected connectors, and check continuity between each connector and ground. When the ohmmeter indicates continuity between a particular connector and a ground, that connector is shorted.

    Fig 2: Checking Short Circuit (With Ohmmeter)
    G07571609Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.