Checking Ground Terminal ECC: Verification

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HINT: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied:

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition OFF

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Fig 2: Disconnecting Control Unit

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Ignition off.
ECC control module disconnected.
Switch off all equipment that takes power from the battery (courtesy lighting, radio etc).
Connect an ohmmeter between battery negative terminal and control module #A23 (#23) on the breakout box.

Fig 3: Breakout Box
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Fig 4: Identifying Ohm Meter
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The ohmmeter should read approximately 0 Ω.

OK
OKAY: Troubleshooting has been completed.
NOT OK
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