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How to Follow Flowchart In Trouble Diagnosis






How to Follow Test Groups in Trouble Diagnoses

1. Work and diagnostic procedure
Start to diagnose a problem using procedures indicated in enclosed test groups.

2. Questions and required results.
Questions and required results are indicated in bold type in test group.

The meanings are as follows:
a. Battery voltage -> 11 - 14 V or approximately 12 V
b. Voltage: Approximately 0 V -> Less than 1 V
c. Resistance: Continuity should exist -> Approximately 0 Ohms

3. Symbol used in illustration
Symbols included in illustrations refer to measurements or procedures. Before diagnosing a problem familiarize yourself with each symbol. Refer to CONNECTOR SYMBOLS" and Key to Symbols Signifying Measurements or Procedures".

4. Action items
Next action for each test group is indicated based on result of each question. Test group number is shown in the left upper portion of each test group.