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Sedan


Before checking the ground circuit from the faulty component all the way to the ground stud, check the circuit from the splice pack to ground by testing some of the other subsystems grounded by the same splice pack. If the other subsystems function properly, it is most likely that the path from the splice pack to ground is good (or at least one of the paths is good with redundantly grounded splice packs).

Rear Body Splice Pack

Location: Above left rear shock tower.

The rear body splice pack provides a ground path for the rear body, decklid, and hatch harnesses. If one of the

following systems is operating normally, the ground circuit is most likely good.

^ License, CHMSL, cargo

^ Lamps

^ Fuel pump

^ Washer pump (Wagon)

Check for OPENS/SHORTS.

Repair as needed.

If this component is good go to the next item indicated on the "Complaint-Condition" chart.

Circuit 550MM (Coupe and Sedan)

Location: Connects rear body splice pack cavity A to I/P chassis ground ring terminal.

Type: Black 12 gage wire

Function: This circuit provides ground for the rear body splice pack.

Check for OPENS/SHORTS.

Repair as needed.

If this component is good, go to the next item indicated on the "Complaint-Condition" chart.


Circuit 550Y (Sedan)

Location: Connects right Taillamp assembly connector cavity C to right rear body ground ring terminal.

Type: Black 16 gage wire

Function: This circuit provides ground for the backup lamp bulb in the right Taillamp assembly.

Check for OPENS/SHORTS.

Repair as needed.

If this component is good, go to the next item indicated on the "Complaint-Condition" chart.

Circuit 550X (Sedan)

Location: Connects left Taillamp assembly connector cavity C to left rear body ground splice pack cavity E.

Type: Black 16 gage wire

Function: This circuit provides ground for the backup lamp bulb in the left Taillamp assembly.

Check for OPENS/SHORTS.

Repair as needed.

If this component is good, go to the next item indicated on the "Complaint-Condition" chart.