Theory Of Operation
The purpose of the following procedure is to demonstrate how to check the operation of a generic ground circuit with a test light.
NOTE:
The circuit shown in the illustration is an example, and is intended for demonstrational purpose only.
The following are circuit tests covered in this procedure:
- Testing Ground Circuit With Test Light
NOTE:
Perform the following test using a known good test light or functioning multimeter.
| Possible Causes |
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| OPEN GROUND CIRCUIT (CHAFED, PIERCED, PINCHED OR BROKEN WIRE) |
| OPEN IN-LINE CONNECTOR (BENT, PUSHED OUT OR CORRODED TERMINALS) |