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Theory Of Operation

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The purpose of the following procedure is to demonstrate how to check a circuit for a Short to Ground.

NOTE:

The circuit shown is an example, and is intended for demonstrational purpose only.

The following are circuit tests covered in this procedure:

NOTE:

Perform the following test using a known good multimeter.

Below is a list of possible causes that could be related to a Short to Ground condition.

Possible Causes
SHORTED CIRCUIT (CHAFED, PIERCED OR PINCHED WIRES)
SHORTED IN-LINE CONNECTOR (BENT, PUSHED OUT OR CORRODED TERMINALS)
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