VUE AWD L4-2.2L VIN D (2005)
1. Remove the power feed (i.e. fuse, control module) from the suspect circuit.
2. Disconnect the load.
3. Connect 1 lead of the test lamp to battery positive voltage.
4. Connect the other lead of the test lamp to 1 end of the circuit to be tested.
5. If the test lamp illuminates, there is a short to ground in the circuit.
Fuse Powering Several Loads
1. Review the system schematic and locate the fuse that is open.
2. Open the first connector or switch leading from the fuse to each load.
3. Connect a DMM across the fuse terminals (be sure that the fuse is powered).
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When the DMM displays voltage the short is in the wiring leading to the first connector or switch.
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If the DMM does not display voltage refer to the next step.
4. Close each connector or switch until the DMM displays voltage in order to find which circuit is shorted.
Testing For a Short To Voltage
TESTING FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
NOTE: Refer to Test Probe Notice in Service Precautions.
The following procedure tests for a short to voltage in a circuit.
1. Set the rotary dial of the DMM to the V (DC) position.
2. Connect the positive lead of the DMM to 1 end of the circuit to be tested.
3. Connect the negative lead of the DMM to a good ground.
4. Turn ON the ignition and operate all accessories.
5. If the voltage measured is greater than 1 volt, there is a short to voltage in the circuit.
Testing for Continuity
TESTING FOR CONTINUITY
NOTE: Refer to Test Probe Notice in Service Precautions.
The following procedures verify good continuity in a circuit.
With a DMM
1. Set the rotary dial of the DMM to the Ohm position.
2. Disconnect the power feed (i.e. fuse, control module) from the suspect circuit.
3. Disconnect the load.
4. Press the MIN MAX button on the DMM.
5. Connect one lead of the DMM to one end of the circuit to be tested.
6. Connect the other lead of the DMM to the other end of the circuit.
7. If the DMM displays low or no resistance and a tone is heard, the circuit has good continuity.
With a Test Lamp
IMPORTANT: Only use the test lamp procedure on low impedance power and ground circuits.
1. Remove the power feed (i.e. fuse, control module) from the suspect circuit.
2. Disconnect the load.
3. Connect 1 lead of the test lamp to 1 end of the circuit to be tested.
4. Connect the other lead of the test lamp to battery positive voltage.
5. Connect the other end of the circuit to ground.
6. If the test lamp illuminates (full intensity), then the circuit has good continuity.
Testing For Electrical Intermittents
TESTING FOR ELECTRICAL INTERMITTENTS
Perform the following procedures while wiggling the harness from side to side. Continue this at convenient points (about 6 inches apart) while watching
the test equipment.
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Testing for Short to Ground
