SIX-STEP TROUBLESHOOTING PLAN

WORKSHEET 5-11
ES 300 BODY ELECTRICAL SIMULATOR
Fault Switch #11
Vehicle Year/Prod. Date Engine Transmission

Problem Description: LEFT REAR SIGNAL INOP

❏
X Problem Found (circle one): Intermittent Continuous
❏ No problem found--operation is normal.

Explanation:

Step 2: Determine the Related Symptoms

1. Using the EWD, read the System Outline to see how the circuit is supposed to operate (if available).
2. Determine if it affects ALL or PART of the circuit.

• Ifalsoall circuits
of the circuit is affected check the operation of circuits which have common fuse/power sources and
which use common grounding points.

• If only part(s) of the circuit is affected, determine exactly which parts are OK and which are inoperative.
Circuit OK or Bad Observations

Turn Signal
OK all OK
RH

Turn Signal
Bad Front OK, Rear INOP, Dashlight OK
LH

Hazard LR only INOP

Step 3: Analyze the Symptoms

1. Based upon the original complaint, and your related symptoms checks, specifically identify the problem:

Open circuit between IS/11 and BP

2. On the following System Circuit Diagram: Based upon your related symptoms checks, use a highlighter to
trace current flow in the parts of the circuit that are OK.

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Step 4: Isolate the Trouble

1. On the System Circuit Diagram, circle the possible problem areas.

2. List the first 2 items you will inspect. Mark the type of inspection (visual, voltmeter, ohmmeter, ammeter or
jumper wire) and write-in the inspection item (component, connector with pin numbers, wire color, etc.)

3. List the specifications, the measured result and your diagnosis in the appropriate column.

4. If the initial checks lead you to make additional inspections, list them in the shaded area.
Inspection Measured
Inspection Item Specification OK or Bad
Type Result
Visual
x Voltmeter D V LR Turn signal Flashing
Ohmmeter 0V Bad
Ammeter
R14 / 2 to 1 12V
Jumper Wire
Visual
x Voltmeter 12V 12V
Ohmmeter Available V R14/2 OK
Ammeter Flash Flash
Jumper Wire
Visual
Voltmeter Bulb
Ohmmeter R14/1 to ground Flashes OK
Ammeter Flash
x Jumper Wire
Visual
Voltmeter
Ohmmeter
Ammeter
Jumper Wire
Visual
Voltmeter
Ohmmeter
Ammeter
Jumper Wire
Visual
Voltmeter
Ohmmeter
Ammeter
Jumper Wire
Visual
Voltmeter
Ohmmeter
Ammeter
Jumper Wire
Visual
Voltmeter
Ohmmeter
Ammeter
Jumper Wire

Step 5: Correct the Trouble

Cause of problem and location: Instructor OK

Open circuit W-B wire between R14/1 + splice B13

Step 6: Check for Proper Operation

❏ Re-test the system/circuit to verify the repair

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