Short-Circuit to Ground, Permanent Faults

Short-circuit to ground, permanent faults






A short-circuit between a live cable and ground is often indicated by the loss of a function or a fuse blowing when a current is passed through the cable.

To repair wiring and cable terminals, see Wiring repairs

Checks:

- Activate all switches and sensors in the circuit. Check whether the fuse blows
- Disconnect the connectors in the circuit to ensure that they do not affect readings.

Use an ohmmeter to take a resistance reading between the cable and ground.

The ohmmeter should read infinite resistance if no components are connected.

Check the cables visually according to Inspect Terminals Visually. Inspect Terminals Visually