Short-circuit to ground, permanent faults
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A short-circuit between a live cable and ground is often indicated by the loss of a function or a fuse blowing when a current is passed through the cable.
Checks:
- Activate all switches and sensors in the circuit. Check whether the fuse blows
- Disconnect the connectors in the circuit to ensure that they do not affect readings.
Use an ohmmeter to take a resistance reading between the cable and ground.
The ohmmeter should read infinite resistance if no components are connected.
Check pins and terminals particularly for this fault. See Check terminals visually .