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Alarm Module: Diagnostic Aids
Basic Knowledge Required
Without a basic knowledge of electricity, it will be difficult to use the diagnostic procedures. You should understand the basic theory of electricity andknow the meaning of voltage (volts), current (amps) and resistance (ohms). You should understand what happens in a circuit with an open or a shortedwire. You should be able to read and understand a wiring diagram.
Refer to in General Information in order to properly diagnose and repair the customer concern.Strategy Based Diagnosis
Checking Aftermarket Accessories
Do not connect aftermarket accessories into the following circuits:
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Service Precautions Caution in Cautions and Notices.
- SIR circuits, all such circuits are indicated on circuit diagrams with the SIR symbol.
Refer to in Cautions and Notices.NOTE: OBDII Symbol Description Notice
- OBDII circuits, all such circuits are indicated on circuit diagrams with the OBDII symbol.
Always check for aftermarket accessories (non-OEM) as the first step in diagnosing electrical problems. If the vehicle is so equipped, disconnect thesystem to verify that these add-on accessories are not the cause of the problems.
Possible causes of vehicle problems related to aftermarket accessories include:
- Power feeds connected to points other than the battery.
- Antenna location.
- Transceiver wiring located too close to vehicle electronic modules or wiring.
- Poor shielding or poor connectors on antenna feed line.
- Check for recent service bulletins detailing installation guidelines for aftermarket accessories.
Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis
Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspect for the following items:
- Wiring broken inside the insulation.
Poor connection between the male and female terminal at a connector. Refer to Testing for Proper Terminal Contact below for the specificprocedure.
Poor terminal to wire connection. Some conditions which fall under this description are poor crimps, poor solder joints, crimping over wire theinsulation rather than the wire itself and corrosion in the wire to terminal contact area, etc.
- Wire insulation which is rubbed through. This causes an intermittent short as the bare area touches other wiring or parts of the vehicle.
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Symptom Diagnostic Example
The following is an example of a symptom and the correct course of action taken by the technician.
IMPORTANT:
Research for possible bulletins, DTCs and the vehicle's service history. Also, thoroughly screen the customer regarding the problem inorder to complete the repair of the vehicle and completely satisfy the customer when a DTC or a symptom diagnosis is not available.
Verify the Customer Concern, Check the Problem
Customer complaint is the headlamps are inoperative. Verify the normal operating procedure of the circuit and the components that share thatcircuit. Refer to Strategy Based Diagnosis.
Review the Headlamps Electrical Schematic (Preliminary Checks)