Achieva V6-3100 3.1L MFI VIN M (1994)
Open Circuit
An open circuit occurs whenever there is a break in the circuit. The break can be corrosion at the connector, a wire broken off in a component, a
wire that burned open from too much current or a component nor operating as it should.
Short Circuit
Short Circuit
A short circuit happens when the current bypasses part of the normal circuit. This bypassing is usually caused by wires touching, salt water in or on
a component such as a switch or a connector, or solder melting and bridging conductors in a component.
Grounded Circuit
Grounded Circuit
A grounded circuit is like a short circuit but the current flows directly into a ground circuit that is not part of the original circuit. This may be
caused by a wire rubbing against the frame or body. Sometimes a wire will break and fall against metal that is connected electrically to the ground
side of the voltage supply. A grounded circuit may also be caused by deposits of oil, dirt, or moisture around connections or terminals, which
provide a good path to ground.
Intermittents and Poor Connections
*** FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NOT INCLUDED HERE, REFER TO TSB# 9282 DATED SEPTEMBER, 1991 ***
Most intermittents are usually caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring, although occasionally a sticking relay, solenoid, or loose ground
point can be a problem.
Basic Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
Without a basic knowledge of electricity, it will be difficult to use the diagnostic procedures contained in this section. You should understand the
basic theory of electricity and know the meaning of voltage, current (amps) and resistance (ohms). You should understand what happens in a
circuit with an open or a shorted wire. You should be able to read and understand a wiring diagram. The following four-step troubleshooting
