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Checking Ground Terminal, Accessory Electronic Module (AEM)






Checking the ground terminal

Checking the ground terminal




- Ignition off
- Control module disconnected
- Switch off all equipment that takes power from the battery (courtesy lighting, radio etc).
Connect the breakout box.
Connect an ohmmeter between terminal #A2 on the breakout box and the battery negative terminal.
The ohmmeter should read 0 ohms.

Other information
- To connect the breakout box, see Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box, Accessory Electronic Module (AEM).





Is the value OK?

Yes - FAULT FOUND

No - Checking for open-circuits, contact resistance and oxidation

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Checking for open-circuits, contact resistance and oxidation
Check the ground terminal and the wiring connected to it. Check for an open-circuit.
Check the ground terminal and the wiring connected to it. Check for contact resistance and oxidation.

Other information
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring and Terminals





Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification




- Ignition off
- Control module disconnected
- Switch off all equipment that takes power from the battery (courtesy lighting, radio etc).
Connect an ohmmeter between terminal #A2 on the breakout box and the battery negative terminal.
The ohmmeter should read 0 ohms.

Is the value OK?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND

VERIFICATION FAILED - 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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FAULT-TRACING FAILED - No Fault Found

Attempt New Test - Checking the ground terminal

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