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Ground Circuits Testing

LEFT BODY GROUND SPLICE PACK
Location: Left side under driver's seat.

The left body ground splice pack provides a ground path for the left side body harness. If one of the following systems is operating normally, the ground circuit is most likely good.
- Power door locks
- Dome lamp
- Door jamb switches
- Sunroof

Check for OPENS/SHORTS.

Repair as needed.

LEFT REAR BODY GROUND SPLICE PACK
Location: See Power and Ground Distribution/Ground Distribution. Power and Ground Distribution

The left rear body ground splice pack provides a ground path for the rear body and decklid harnesses. If one of the following systems is operating normally, the ground circuit is most likely good.
- License lamp(s)
- Fuel pump

I/P SPLICE PACK #1
Location: Taped to I/P harness behind I/P cluster.

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

Check for OPENS/SHORTS.

Repair as needed.