1993 DODGE TRUCK diag code

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ELECTRICAL
8A - 13 GENERATOR TEST PROCEDURES ON
VEHICLE

INDEX

page
Current
Output
Test
......................
14
Diagnostic Procedures
13

General
Information
13
Generator
Output
Wire Resistance Test
.......
13
page
How
to
Use
Malfunction
Indicator
(Check Engine) Lamp
for
Fault
Codes
17

Operational Check
with
Voltmeter
............
13
Using
On-Board Diagnostic System
15

GENERAL
INFORMATION
The generator
is
belt-driven
by the
engine.
All en­

gines
use
serpentine drive. The amount
of DC
current produced
by the
gener­
ator
is
controlled
by the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
All vehicles
are
equipped with
On
Board Diagnos­
tics (OBD).
All OBD
sensing systems
are
monitored
by
the PCM. The PCM
will store
in
electronic mem­ ory
any
detectable failure within
the
monitored cir­

cuits.
Refer
to
USING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
in
this group
for
more information.

OPERATIONAL CHECK
WITH
VOLTMETER
When
the
ignition switch
is
turned
to the RUN po­

sition, battery potential will register
on the
voltme­
ter. During engine cranking
a
lower voltage will appear
on the
meter. With
the
engine running,
a

voltage reading higher than
the
first reading (igni­
tion
in RUN)
should register.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
If
the
indicator does
not
operate properly,
or if an

undercharged
or
overcharged battery condition
oc­

curs,
the
following procedures
may be
used
to
diag­
nose
the
charging system. Remember that
an
undercharged battery
is
often
caused
by:
• accessories being left
on
overnight
•
or by a
defective switch which allows
a
bulb, such
as a
trunk
or
glove
box

light,
to
stay
on
(refer
to
Ignition
Off
Draw).
WISUAL
INSPECTION

• Inspect condition
of
battery cable terminals, bat­
tery posts, connections
at
engine block, starter motor solenoid
and
relay. They should
be
clean
and
tight.
Repair
as
required.
• Inspect
all
fuses
in the
fuse block
for
tightness
in

receptacles. They should
be
properly installed
and

tight. Repair
or
replace
as
required.
• Inspect generator mounting bolts
for
tightness.
Re­

place
or
torque bolt
as
required (refer
to
Torque Specifications).
• Inspect generator drive belt condition
and
tension.
Tension
or
replace belt
as
required. Refer
to
Belt
Tension Specifications. • Inspect connection
at
generator
B+
output.
It

should
be
clean
and
tight. Repair
as
required.

GENERATOR
OUTPUT
WIRE RESISTANCE TEST
(FIG.
1)
Generator output wire resistance test will show
amount
of
voltage drop across generator output wire
between generator
BAT
terminal
and
battery posi­ tive post.

PREPARATION
(1) Before starting test make sure vehicle
has a

fully charged battery. Test
and
procedures
on how to
check
for a
fully charged battery
are
shown
in
Bat­
tery section
of
this Group.
(2) Turn
OFF
ignition switch.
(3)
Disconnect negative cable from battery.

(4)
Disconnect generator output wire from genera­
tor output Battery terminal. (5) Connect
a 0-150
ampere scale
D.C.
ammeter
in

series between generator
BAT
terminal
and
discon­
nected generator output wire. Connect Positive lead
to generator
BAT
terminal
and
Negative lead
to
dis­ connected generator output wire. (6) Connect Positive lead
of a
test voltmeter
(Range
0-18
volts minimum)
to
disconnected genera­
tor output wire. Connect negative lead
of
test voltme­
ter
to
battery positive cable
at
positive post. (7) Connect
one end of a
Jumper Wire
to
ground
and with other
end
probe green
K20
lead wire
at

back
of
generator
(Fig. 1).
(This will generate
a
fault
code).

CAUTION:
Do not
connect blue
A142
lead
of
wiring
to ground. Refer
to
Group
8W
-
Wiring Diagrams
for
more information.

(8) Connect
an
engine tachometer
and
connect neg­
ative cable
to
battery.
(9) Connect
a
variable carbon pile rheostat
be­

tween battery terminals.
Be
sure carbon pile
is in
"Open"
or "Off
position before connecting leads.
See

Battery Section, Load Testing
for
instructions.

TEST
(1) Start engine. Immediately after starting,
re­

duce engine speed
to
idle.

8A
- 14
ELECTRICAL

CASE
GROUND
FIELD

TERMINALS

142-DG/OR
BATTERY
VOLTAGE


ALTERNATOR
CASE

GROUND
GROUND ALTERNATOR
BATTERY
TERMINAL
ENGINE
CONTROLLER TO ENGINE
CONTROLLER TERMINAL
51

LESS
THAN

"BATTERY VOLTAGE
m^mm i
A21 DB-
20
AMP FUSE
A14
RD


AUTO

SHUTDOWN
RELAY
IGNITION
SWITCH

POWER

DISTRIBUTION
CENTER
JUMPER WIRE TO GROUND TEST
AMMETER TEST

VOLTMETER
2
i

DISCONNEaED

ALTERNATOR
OUTPUT
WIRE
ACC

OFF
J938A-17
CARBON
PILE
RHEOSTAT
Fig.
1 Generator Output
Wire
Resistance
Test
(Typical)

(2) Adjust engine speed and carbon pile to main­
tain 20 amperes flowing in circuit. Observe voltmeter
reading. Voltmeter reading should not exceed 0.5
volts.

RESULTS
If a higher voltage drop is indicated, inspect, clean
and tighten all connections between generator BAT
terminal and battery Positive post. A voltage drop
test may be performed at each connection to locate
connection with excessive resistance. If resistance
tested satisfactorily, reduce engine speed, turn off carbon pile and turn off ignition switch.
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove test ammeter, voltmeter, carbon pile,
and tachometer. (3) Remove "Jumper Wire".
(4) Connect generator output wire to generator
BAT terminal post. Tighten to 5 to 6 Nnn (45 to 75

in.
lbs.). (5) Connect negative cable to battery.
(6) Use DRB II Scan Tool to erase diagnostic trou­
ble code.

CURRENT
OUTPUT
TEST
Current output test determines whether or not gen­
erator is capable of delivering its rated current out­
put.
PREPARATION

(1) Before starting any tests make sure vehicle has
a fully charged battery. Test and procedures on how
to check for a fully charged battery are shown in
Battery section of this Group,
(2) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(3) Disconnect generator output wire at the gener­
ator battery terminal.
(4) Connect a 0-150 ampere scale D.C. ammeter in
series between generator BAT terminal and discon­
nected generator output wire (Fig. 2). Connect posi­
tive lead to generator BAT terminal and negative
lead to disconnected generator output wire.
(5) Connect positive lead of a test voltmeter (range
0-18 volts minimum) to generator BAT terminal.
(6) Connect negative lead of test voltmeter to a
good ground.
(7) Connect an engine tachometer and connect neg­
ative cable to battery.
(8) Connect a variable carbon pile rheostat be­
tween battery terminals. Be sure carbon pile is in Open or Off position before connecting leads. See
Battery section, Load Testing for instructions.
(9) Connect one end of a Jumper Wire to ground
and with other and probe green K20 lead wire at
back of generator (Fig. 2). (This will generate a fault
code).

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ELECTRICAL
8A - 15 a

CASE
GROUND
CAPACITOR
ALTERNATOR ~L FIELD
TERMINALS

A
142-DG/OR BATTERY
VOLTAGE K20-DG
—!

GROUND
CASE

GROUND
til

ALTERNATOR BATTERY
TERMINAL ENGINE
CONTROLLER TO ENGINE
CONTROLLER TERMINAL
51

LESS
THAN
BATTERY VOLTAGE A21
DB-
.....
IGNITION SWITCH
20 AMP FUSE
AUTO
AH ^

SHUTDOWN POWER
RELAY
DISTRIBUTION

\
CENTER TEST
AMMETER JUMPER WIRE
TO GROUND
TEST
VOLTMETER
GO
5—n
DISCONNECTED
ALTERNATOR OUTPUT WIRE GROUND

ACC
Bl
OFF
RUN OFF
START*T

|ACC

CARBON
PILE RHEOSTAT
J938A-18

Fig.
2 Generator Current Output Test—Typical

CAUTION:
Do not
connect
blue
A142
lead
of
wiring

to ground.
Refer
to
Group
8W -
Wiring
Diagrams
for
more
information.

TEST
(1) Start engine. Immediately after starting reduce
engine speed to idle. (2) Adjust carbon pile and engine speed in incre­
ments until a speed of 1250 rpm and voltmeter read­
ing of 15 volts is obtained.

CAUTION:
Do not
allow
voltage
meter
to
read
above
16 volts.

(3) The ammeter reading must be within limits
shown in generator specifications in back of this
group for that size of generator being tested.

RESULTS
(1) If reading is less than specified and generator
output wire resistance is not excessive, the generator
should be replaced. Refer to Group 8B - Generator
Service for information.
(2) After current output test is completed reduce
engine speed, turn off carbon pile and turn off igni­
tion switch.
(3) Disconnect negative cable from battery. (4) Remove test ammeter, voltmeter, tachometer
and carbon pile. (5) Remove Jumper Wire (Fig. 2).
(6) Connect generator output wire to generator
BAT terminal post. Tighten nut to 5-6 Nnn (45-75 in.

lbs.).

(7) Connect negative cable to battery.
(8) Use DRB II Scan Tool to erase diagnostic trou­
ble code.

USING
ON-BOARD
DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM
OPERATION
OF
ON-BOARD
DIAGNOSTIC

SYSTEM

The Powertrain Control Module monitors critical
input and output circuits of the charging system
making sure they are okay. Some are checked contin­
uously and some are only checked under certain con­
ditions.
If the OBD system senses that one of the critical
circuits is bad, it will consider this a real problem
and put a DTC into memory. Each input and output
circuit monitored by the OBD system has its own

DTC.
The DTC will stay in memory as long as the
circuit continues to be bad. If the problem does not
occur again after the code is put into memory, the
Powertrain Control Module will clear the memory af­
ter 50 to 100 engine starts.

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ELECTRICAL
8A - 17
DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE
CODES

Diagnostic trouble codes are 2 digit numbers
flashed on Malfunction Indicator lamp (Check En­
gine) that identify which circuit is bad. In most cases
they do not identify which component in a circuit is
bad. A DTC description can be read using the DRB II scan tool. Refer to Group 14 - Fuel Systems for more
information. Therefore, a DTC is only a result, not
necessarily the reason for the problem. However, in
some cases, as a result of the design of the driveabil- ity test procedure, a DTC can be the reason for the
problem. It is important that the test procedure be followed in order to understand what the DTC of the
on-board diagnostic system are trying to tell.

HOW
TO
USE
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
(CHECK

ENGINE)
LAMP
FOR
FAULT
CODES
To activate this function cycle the ignition switch
on-off-on-off-on within 5 seconds and any DTC stored
in the Powertrain Control Module will be displayed.
The Check Engine lamp will display a DTC by flash­ ing on and off. There is a short pause between
flashes and a longer pause between digits. All codes
displayed are two digit numbers with a four second
pause between codes. An example of a code is as follows:
(1) Lamp on for 2 seconds, then turns off.
(2) Lamp flashes 4 times pauses and then flashes

1.
(3) Lamp pauses for 4 seconds, flashes 4 times,
pauses and then flashes 7 times.
The two codes are 41 and 47. Any number of codes
can be displayed (maximum of 8 faults can be stored) as long as they are in memory. The lamp will flash
until all of them (including 55) are displayed (55 =
End of test).

CHARGING
SYSTEM
FAULT
CODES
See Generator Fault Code Chart for fault codes
which apply to the charging system. Refer to the
Powertrain Diagnostic Procedures Manual to diag­
nose an On-Board Diagnostic System, Fault Code.
GENERATOR
DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE
CODE
(DTC)

DTC
Type
Malfunction

Indicator
Lamp
Circuit
When
Monitored

By
the
Logic

Module
When
Put Into
Memory
Actuator

Test
Sensor

Read
Test

41 Fault
Yes
Generator Field

Control
(Charging
System)
All the
time
when
the ignition switch

is
on.
An
open or shorted condition in
the generator
field

control circuit.
Yes

None

46 Fault
Yes
Charging
System

Voltage
All the
time
when the

engine
is
running.
If the
battery
sense
voltage is
more than 1 volt
above
the

desired
control voltage for
more than 20
seconds.
None

Yes

47 Fault
Yes
Charging
System

Voltage
Engine
rpm
above

1,500 rpm Battery voltage
1
volt
less

than set point during engine
operation and no
change
in

voltage
during
internal
PCM
test performed on generator field.
None

Yes

J938A-20

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VEHICLE
SPEED
CONTROL SYSTEM
8H - 7
TEST
PROCEDURES

INDEX

page

Checking
for
Diagnostic
Trouble
Code
7

General
Information
7
Inoperative
System
7

Road
Test
7

Speed
Control
Cable Adjustment—Diesel Engine
. 9

Speed
Control
Cable
Attachment
10

GENERAL
INFORMATION

Before starting diagnosis and repair procedures for
a speed control malfunction, verify that the speed
control wire harness is properly connected to all con­ nectors. Refer to Diagnosis Chart.

ROAD
TEST
Road test vehicle to verify reports of speed control
system malfunction. The road test should include at­
tention to the speedometer. Speedometer operation should be smooth and without flutter at all speeds. Flutter in the speedometer indicates a problem
which might cause surging in the speed control sys­
tem. The cause of any speedometer deficiencies should be corrected before proceeding.

INOPERATIVE SYSTEM
If road test verifies a system problem and the
speedometer operates properly, check for:
• loose electrical and vacuum connections at the
servo.

• check for correct installation of the vacuum check
valve in the hose from servo to vacuum source (Gas
Engine Only). The word VAC on the valve must
point toward the vacuum source. • corrosion that should be removed from electrical
terminals and a light coating of Mopar Multi-Pur­
pose Grease, or equivalent, applied. • secure attachment of both ends of speed control ca­

ble.

CHECKING
FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
(1) When trying to verify a speed control system
electrical problem, use a DRB II Scan Tool to find
the cause. Refer to Powertrain Diagnostic Procedures manual. If the DRBII is not available, the Diagnostic Trou­
ble Code (DTC) may be determined with the follow­ ing method: (a) With key inserted in ignition switch, cycle
switch to ON position 3 times. On third cycle, leave
switch in ON position. (b) After switch has been cycled 3 times, observe
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (CHECK ENGINE) on instrument cluster. If a DTC is present, the code
page

Speed
Control
Cable Attachment—Servo
10

Stop Lamp Switch Test
9

Vacuum Supply Test
....................... 9

Vehicle Speed
Control
Switch Test
. 9

Vehicle Speed
Control
System
Electrical
Tests
... 7

Vehicle Speed Sensor Test
7
will be displayed in a series of flashes representing
digits.
Three flashes in rapid succession, a slight
pause, then 4 flashes in rapid succession would in­ dicate DTC 34.
(2) If a DTC 34 is observed, perform the tests in
the sections Electrical Tests at Servo and Electrical
Tests at Powertrain Control Module.
If a DTC 15 is observed, perform the test for a
faulty Vehicle Speed Sensor.
(3) If a fault code 11 is observed (Diesel only), per­
form the test for a faulty engine speed sensor. Refer
to the Powertrain Diagnostics Procedures Manual.
(4) Correct any problems found when performing
these tests and recheck for DTC if changes were made.

VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR TEST
For testing of the Vehicle Speed Sensor and related
components refer to the Powertrain Diagnostic Proce­
dures manual.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL
TESTS
Vehicle speed control systems may be tested using
two different methods. One involves the use of the DRBII Scan Tool. If this test method is desired,
please refer to the Powertrain Diagnostic Procedures manual. The other test method uses a voltmeter. The volt­
meter method is described in the following tests.
If any information is needed concerning wiring, re­
fer to Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams.

CAUTION:
When test probing
for
voltage
or
conti­nuity
at
electrical
connectors, care must
be
taken
not
to
damage connector, terminals,
or
seals.
If

these components
are
damaged,
intermittent
or
complete system
failure
may
occur.
ELECTRICAL
TESTS
AT
SERVO
(1) Turn ignition switch to ON position.
(2) Push speed control switch to ON position.
(3) Connect the negative lead of a voltmeter to a
good chassis ground near the servo.

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WIRING DIAGRAMS
8W
- 1
CONTENTS

page page
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
.............
9
SPLICE LOCATIONS
29

GENERAL
INFORMATION
1
WIRING DIAGRAMS AD-BODY
37

GENERAL
INFORMATION
INDEX
page

Circuit
Identification
2

Component
Identification
3

Connectors
3
Fusible Links
3

Harness
Repair
3

Locating
A
System
or
Component
2
page
Secondary
Ignition
Wiring
1

Splice Locations
3
Symbols
and
Fuses
5

Troubleshooting
Wiring
Problems
3

Wire Code
Identification
2

Wiring
Diagram Sheets
and
Indexes
1

The wiring diagrams contain
the
latest information
available
at
time
of
publication. Throughout
out
this
group references
may
be
made
to a
particular vehicle
by letter
or
number designation.
A
chart showing
the
breakdown
of
these designations
is
included
in the
Introduction Section
of
this service manual.

SECONDARY
IGNITION WIRING
Secondary ignition wiring
is
shown
in
Figures
1

and 2.
For
information
on
ignition systems
or
distrib­
utor operation refer
to
Group
8D
Ignition Systems.
SPARK
PLUGS

RIGHT
BANK

3.9L
SIX-CYLINDER
ENGINE

DISTRIBUTOR—CLOCKWISE
ROTATION
FIRING
ORDER
1-6-5-4-3-2
RN755
Fig.
1
Secondary
Ignition Wiring 3.9L
Engine

WIRING DIAGRAM SHEETS AND INDEXES
The wiring diagram sheets
are
organized
so
that
systems relating
to the
basic vehicle
and all of
its op­

tions
are
shown. Add-on
or
non-factory options
are
SPARK
PLUGS

LEFT
BANK

EIGHT
CYLINDER
DISTRIBUTOR-CLOCKWISE
ROTATION
FOR
318
AND
360
CUBIC
INCH
ENGINES

FIRING
ORDER-1-8^-3-63-7-2 RP899 Fig.
2
Secondary
Ignition Wiring 5.2L and 5.9L

Engine
not covered.
The
diagram pages
are
identified
by a

sheet number which
is
located
at the
lower right
or

left hand corner
of
each sheet. Page numbers
at the

top
of
each page
do not
apply
to
diagram sheets.
Diagram sheets show
all
information relating
to

the system. This includes feeds, grounds, switch
in­
ternal circuity, connectors, splices,
and
pin
identifica­
tion
for
controllers
and
modules.
In certain instances
a
wire
may be
referenced
to

another sheet. When this happens,
the
wire will
be

identified
as to
where
it is
going.
The index used
for the
diagrams
is
located
at the

beginning
of the
diagrams.
It
covers
all
systems shown
in the
diagrams
and is in
alphabetical order.

WIRING
DIAGRAMS

8W
- 2
WIRING
DIAGRAMS

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WIRE CODE
IDENTIFICATION

Each wire shown in the diagrams contains a code
(Fig. 3) which identifies the main circuit, part of the
main circuit, gauge of wire, and color. The color is shown as a two letter code which can be identified by
referring to the Wire Color Code Chart (Fig. 4). If
the wire has a tracer and it is a standard color an asterisk will follow the main wire color. If the tracer
is non-standard the main wire color will have a slash (/) after it followed by the tracer color. 18
LB/YL*
COLOR
OF
WIRE

(Light
Blue
with
Yellow
Tracer)
.
GAUGE
OF
WIRE
(18
Gauge)

PART
OF
AAAIN CIRCUIT

(Varies
Depending
on
Equipment)

AAAIN CIRCUIT
IDENTIFICATION
918W-16

Fig.
3
Wire
Color
Code
Identification

CIRCUIT IDENTIFICATION
All circuits in the diagrams use an alpha/numeric
code to identify the, wire and its function. To identify
which circuit code applies to a system, refer to the
Circuit Identification Code Chart. This chart shows
the main circuits only and does not show the second­ ary codes that may apply to some models.
COLOR

CODE COLOR
STANDARD
TRACER

COLOR COLOR

CODE
COLOR
STANDARD

TRACER
CODE
BL BLUE WT
OR ORANGE

BK
BK
BLACK
WT PK
PINK
BK
OR WT

BR
BROWN
WT RD
RED WT
DB DARK
BLUE WT
TN
TAN WT
DG DARK
GREEN WT
VT

VIOLET
WT
GY GRAY
BK

WT

WHITE
BK

LB
LIGHT

BLUE
BK

YL YELLOW

BK

LG
LIGHT

GREEN
BK

*

WITH
TRACER

918W-136
Fig.
4
Wire
Color
Code
Chart

LOCATING
A
SYSTEM
OR
COMPONENT
To locate a system or component in the diagrams,
refer to the alphabetical index at the front of the di­ agrams. Determine the diagram sheet number. Sheet
numbers are located at the lower right or left hand
corner of each sheet. Page numbers at the top of
the page do not apply to diagram sheets. The diagram index identifies the main system and
all components that relate to that system. There are
also sections of the index that identify specific com­
ponents only (for example modules, lamps, etc.). Re-

MAIN
CIRCUIT IDENTIFICATION

CIRCUIT
DESCRIPTION
CIRCUIT
DESCRIPTION

A
Battery
Feed: Fused and Unfused
P
Power
Assist
System:
Locks,
Mirrors

B
ABS
System Q Power
Assist
System: Windows

C
Air Conditioning System

R
Airbag System

D
CCD
(+),
CCD
(-)
S
Air Suspension, Automatic Load Leveling

E
Interior
Lamp
Illumination
T Electronic Automatic Transaxle
F
Battery
Feed: Fused and Unfused
V
Windshield Wipers and Washers,

G
Sensors,
Sending Units, Switches Vehicle Speed Control System

K
Powertrain
Central
Module W Power
Assist
System: Windows

L
Exterior
Lighting, Stop Lamp Switch
X
Horn, Radio, Radio Speakers, Power Locks
M
Interior
Lamps
Z
Ground Circuits: Includes power and signal

Interior
Lamps

grounds
for PCM

938W-17

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WIRING
DIAGRAMS
8W - 3 fer to a components name in the index if you are
unclear as to what a system may be called.
Diagram pages are arranged starting with the bat­
tery and fuses. Then working into charging, starting, and ignition systems. After this they start at the
front of the vehicle and work to rear of the vehicle.
The diagrams end with connector identification

pages.

COMPONENT
IDENTIFICATION
To find a components actual location on the vehicle
refer to the wiring and components section index. This section shows the wire harness routing and the compo­
nents location in the vehicle. When using this section
refer to the wiring diagrams for the general location of
the component. Then use the component identification index to locate the proper figure number.

SPLICE
LOCATIONS
Splices are indicated in the wiring diagrams by a
diamond with splice circuit code within it (Fig. 5 ex­ ample 1). If there is more than one splice per circuit
splice code a small box will be connected to the dia­
mond with the splice number in it (Fig. 5 example 2). To locate a splice in the wire harness determine
the splice number from the wiring diagrams, then re­
fer to the splice location index. This section shows
the general location of the splice in the harness.

EXAMPLE
1
EXAMPLE
2 918W-18

Fig.
5 Wiring
Splice
Examples

CONNECTORS
The connectors shown in the diagram are viewed from
the terminal end unless otherwise specified. For view­ ing bulkhead and engine controller connectors refer to
the back of the wiring diagrams. This area shows major connectors for pin and cavity identification.

TROUBLESHOOTING
WIRING
PROBLEMS
When troubleshooting wiring problems there are
six steps which can aid in the procedure. The steps
are listed and explained below. (1) Verify the problem.
(2) Verify any related symptoms. Perform opera­
tional checks on components in the same circuit as the problem area. Refer to the wiring diagram fuse
application chart for circuit information. (3) Analyze the symptoms. Use the wiring dia­
grams to determine what the circuit is doing, where
the problem most likely is occurring and where the diagnosis will continue. (4) Isolate the problem area. (5) Repair the problem.
(6) Verify proper operation. For this step check for
proper operation of all items on the circuit repaired. Refer to the wiring diagram fuse application chart.

FUSIBLE
LINKS
Vehicle wiring harnesses are equipped with fusible

links.
For protection against harness damage in the
event of a short. Fusible links are color coded as to
wire gauge size. Refer to the fusible link chart for color and gauge identification (Fig. 6).
Wire and
Gauge
Color
Code
Color

12 Ga.
BK
Black

14 Ga.
RD
Red

16 Ga.
DB
Dark
Blue

18 Ga.
GY
Gray

20 Ga.
OR
Orange

22 Ga.
WT
White
918W-19

Fig.
6 Fusible
Link
Chart

HARNESS
REPAIR

FUSIBLE
LINK
REPLACEMENT

CAUTION:
Do not replace blown fusible
links
with
a

standard
wire.
Only
use fusible type
wire
with
hyp-

alon
insulation or
damage
to the electrical
system
could
occur.
Also
make
sure
correct
gauge
of
wir­
ing
is
used.
Refer to the wiring
diagrams
for proper

gauge
and
color.

When a fusible link blows it is important to find
out what the problem is. They are placed in the elec­
trical system for protection against shorts to ground
that can be caused by a component or various wiring
failures. Do not just replace the fusible link to correct the problem.
When diagnosing a faulty fusible link it is impor­
tant to check the wire carefully. In some instances
the link may be blown and it will not show through the insulation, the wire should be checked over its
entire length for internal breaks.
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Cut out the blown portion of the fusible link.
(3) Strip 1 inch of insulation from each end of the
existing fusible link.
(4) Place a piece of heat shrink tubing over one
side of the fusible link. Make sure the tubing will be
long enough to cover and seal the entire repair area.
(5) Cut a replacement piece of fusible link approx­
imately two inches longer than the piece removed. (6) Remove one inch of insulation from each end of
the replacement fusible link.