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Testing the Serial Data Circuits for a Short to Ground

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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the JX 205 and JX 405 splice packs, as equipped.
  2. Test for infinite resistance between the DLC serial data circuit terminal 1 and ground.
    • If not the specified value, repair the short to ground.
  3. Ignition OFF for 60 seconds, test for greater than 100 Ω between each serial data circuit and ground.
    • If less than the specified range, perform the appropriate test listed below: