Checking the ground terminals: Verification

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Fig 1: Identifying Ignition OFF

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Fig 2: Disconnecting Control Unit

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Ignition off
Module disconnected.
Switch off all equipment that takes power from the battery (courtesy lighting, radio etc).
For the control module, DVD player and TV receiver , connect an ohmmeter between the battery negative terminal and terminal #11 on the breakout box.

For the display , connect an ohmmeter between the battery negative terminal and terminal #15 on the breakout box.

Fig 3: Identifying Ohmmeter
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The ohmmeter should read 0 Ω.

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OKAY: Troubleshooting has been completed.
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