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Testing For A Short To Ground On Fuses Powering Several Loads






STANDARD PROCEDURE - TESTING FOR A SHORT TO GROUND ON FUSES POWERING SEVERAL LOADS

1. Refer to the wiring diagrams and disconnect or isolate all items on the suspected fused circuits.

2. Replace the blown fuse.

3. Supply power to the fuse by turning ON the ignition switch or re-connecting the battery.

4. Start connecting or energizing the items in the fuse circuit one at a time. When the fuse blows the circuit with the short to ground has been isolated.