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Fuse Details
Contains information on fuse functions and values and should be used together with the power distribution circuit diagrams to establish which systems share a common power supply and to ensure that correct value fuses are fitted.

Earth Points and Headers
Shows a plan view of the vehicle with location of all earth points. Supporting photographs and connector detail information appear in the Connector section.

Description and Operation
Presented in the same order as the circuit diagrams in the Electrical Circuit Diagram folder, each of the descriptions contains a brief overview of the main system functions and includes reference to the appropriate wire colours. Always read this section before starting work on a system so that a good understanding of system functionality is obtained.

Connector Details
This section is effectively an index of every electrical connector on the vehicle, including headers and eyelets. This is dedicated to each connector, with the information presented in a standard format. The connector number is displayed on each page header to ease reference. Connector information comprises:
- Connector Number - The assigned number, prefixed 'C'.
- Connector Name - Usually derived from the component to which the connection is made.
- Male/Female - If applicable, identifies the gender of the connector pins (NOT the housing) as Male or Female. Generally, connectors mating directly into a component have Female pins.
- Colour - If applicable, the color of the connector housing is shown. NATURAL is used to describe connectors with a clear/translucent plastic finish.
- Location Statement - Used in conjunction with the photograph to determine the location of the connector.
- Photograph - Shows the location of the subject connector. In most cases the photograph will indicate the amount of trim removal necessary to reveal the connector. For convenience some photographs identify more than one connector.
- Face View - An outline of the connector housing, viewed from the front, showing pin numbers (if applicable).
- Pin-out Table - A three column table, detailing the color and position of each wire in the connector:







1. Cav: The connector pin (cavity) number.
2. Col: The color of wire populating the connector pin.
3. Cct: Identifies the model or feature which uses the wire. 'ALL' means applicable to all models in the range fitted with the feature or system in question. In instances where different models, features or systems require different color wires to be fitted in a cavity, each instance of the cavity is included in the pin-out table.


NOTE: Wires may not be fitted to all cavities.


Example - 12 Pin Connector







Where necessary, a table listing the circuit reference numbers against a description of the model or features which may or may not be fitted can be found at the beginning of the connector section. A sample of a typical is shown below.

Cct Model or Feature
1 3 Door
2 5 Door
3 LHD
4 RHD
5 Japanese vehicles only
6 NAS vehicles only
7 Australian vehicles only