DeVille V8-4.6L VIN 9 (1995)
Special Tools
General Information
OPEN CIRCUIT
An open circuit is an incomplete circuit. Power cannot reach the load or reach ground. If a circuit is open, active components do not energize.
SHORT CIRCUIT
A short circuit is an unwanted connection between one part of the circuit and either ground or another part of the circuit. A short circuit causes a
fuse to blow or a circuit breaker to open.
General Information
The purpose of circuit protection is to protect the wiring assembly during normal and overload conditions. An overload is defined as a current
requirement that is higher than normal. This overload could be caused by a short circuit or system malfunction. The short circuit could be the result of a
