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Using This Information



Important
Following the instruction in this data assumes that you are a trained and skill automotive Technician, with actual work experience in the Automotive Technology industry.

The information in this information should be used in conjunction with the recommended test equipment. Other reference material includes: Electrical Circuit Diagrams and Technical Service Bulletins (TSB).

Battery disconnection and reconnection
It is imperative that any information relating to battery disconnection and reconnection is followed.

Fault diagnosis
Always use the recommended test equipment and test procedures for correct and reliable fault diagnosis.

NOTE: Before starting electrical checks on the vehicle, ensure that relevant mechanical functions operate satisfactorily.

Abbreviations and acronyms











Wire color codes





Connector number suffix
To provide more accurate connector information, in some instances, a suffix has been added to the connector that identifies the vehicle harness derivative; refer to the Connector number suffix table below.

NOTE: The suffix does not always appear on the circuit. Take care to use the correct circuits appropriate to the vehicle under scrutiny.

Connector number suffix table





Connector details
A page is dedicated to each connector, with the information presented in a standard format. Connector information comprises:
^ Connector Number - The assigned number, prefixed 'C'.
^ Description - Usually derived from the component to which the connection is made.
^ Location - Used in conjunction with the photograph to determine the location of the connector.

NOTE: References to the LH or RH side given in this document are made when viewing the vehicle from the rear.

^ 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).
^ Part No. - The part number as it appears on the harness drawing (if applicable).
^ color - If applicable, the color of the connector housing is shown. NATURAL is used to describe connectors with a clear/translucent plastic finish.
^ Gender - 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.
^ Type - Generic connector group.
^ No. of Ways - Identifies the number of cavities within the connector.
^ Service Repair Kits (where applicable) - Gives details of all harness repair kits applicable to the connector. If a connector has different types of cavity, more than one service repair kit will be required.
^ Wire Chart (Pin-out table) - A six column table, giving details of each wire within the connector:
1. Cav: The connector pin (cavity) number.

NOTE: Wires may not be fitted to all cavities.

2. Terminal: Part number of the pin.

NOTE: Some wires do not have terminals, for example: antennae.

3. CSA: The cross sectional area of the wire in sq.mm.
4. Col: The color of wire populating the connector pin.
5. Cct: Identifies the model or option 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.
6. Destn: The destination of the wire.

Sample wire chart - 6 pin connector