Sprinter 2500 V6-3.0L DSL Turbo (2008)
Driver/Vehicle Information Display: Diagnostic Aids
Wiring Harness
WIRING HARNESS
TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS
When diagnosing a problem in an electrical circuit there are several common tools necessary. These tools are listed and explained below.
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Jumper Wire - This is a test wire used to connect two points of a circuit. It can be used to bypass an open in a circuit.
WARNING: NEVER USE A JUMPER WIRE ACROSS A LOAD, SUCH AS A MOTOR, CONNECTED BETWEEN A BATTERY FEED
AND GROUND.
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Voltmeter - Used to check for voltage on a circuit. Always connect the black lead to a known good ground and the red lead to the positive side of
the circuit.
CAUTION: Most of the electrical components used in today's vehicles are Solid State. When checking voltages in these circuits, use a meter
with a 10 - megohm or greater impedance rating.
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Ohmmeter - Used to check the resistance between two points of a circuit. Low or no resistance in a circuit means good continuity.
CAUTION: Most of the electrical components used in today's vehicles are Solid State. When checking resistance in these circuits use a meter
with a 10 - megohm or greater impedance rating. In addition, make sure the power is disconnected from the circuit. Circuits that are powered
up by the vehicle's electrical system can cause damage to the equipment and provide false readings.
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Probing Tools - These tools are used for probing terminals in connectors. Select the proper size tool from Special Tool Package 6807, and insert it
into the terminal being tested. Use the other end of the tool to insert the meter probe.
INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS
Most intermittent electrical problems are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. It is also possible for a sticking component or relay to cause a
problem. Before condemning a component or wiring assembly, check the following items.
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Connectors are fully seated
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Spread terminals, or terminal push out
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Terminals in the wiring assembly are fully seated into the connector/component and locked into position
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Dirt or corrosion on the terminals. Any amount of corrosion or dirt could cause an intermittent problem
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Damaged connector/component casing exposing the item to dirt or moisture
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Wire insulation that has rubbed through causing a short to ground
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Some or all of the wiring strands broken inside of the insulation
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Wiring broken inside of the insulation
TROUBLESHOOTING WIRING PROBLEMS
When troubleshooting wiring problems there are six steps which can aid in the procedure. The steps are listed and explained below. Always check for
non-factory items added to the vehicle before doing any diagnosis. If the vehicle is equipped with these items, disconnect them to verify these add-on
items are not the cause of the problem.
