Silhouette V6-191 3.1L VIN D TBI (1995)
Series Circuit
In a series circuit, the electrical devices are connected to form one current path to and from the power source. In a series circuit the voltage is
shared equally by all the devices in the circuit.
Parallel Circuit
Parallel Circuit
A series/ parallel circuit consists of a single current path and a circuit with more than one current path to and from the power source. In a parallel
circuit the voltage is constant and equal for each current path.
General
There are three electrical conditions that can cause a non-working circuit: an "Open Circuit," a "Short Circuit" or a "Grounded Circuit." The break
can also be caused by intermittent or poor connections.
Open Circuit
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
