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Checking Ground Terminal






Checking ground terminal

Checking the control module and CD-ROM player ground terminal








- For connecting breakout box, see Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box.
- Ignition off.
- Module disconnected.
- Switch off all equipment that takes power from the battery (courtesy lighting, radio etc).
For control module connect an ohmmeter between the battery negative terminal and the breakout box #38 (#B8).
For the CD-ROM player connect an ohmmeter between the battery negative terminal and the breakout box #45 (#15).









The ohmmeter should read approximately 0. ohms

OK - Verification

Not OK - Checking for an open-circuit

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Checking for an open-circuit
For the control module, check the cable between the control module #B8 and the ground terminal for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
For the CD-ROM player, check the cable between the control module #15 and the ground terminal for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.










Continue - Verification

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Verification

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








- Ignition off.
- Module disconnected.
- Switch off all equipment that takes power from the battery (courtesy lighting, radio etc).
For control module connect an ohmmeter between the battery negative terminal and the breakout box #38 (#B8).
For the CD-ROM player connect an ohmmeter between the battery negative terminal and the breakout box #45 (#15).









The ohmmeter should read approximately 0.

OK - Fault has been remedied

Not OK - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - Exit fault-tracing

No - Attempt New Test


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