Mahindra XUV700 2021 Diagnostic Manual page 9

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XUV700 (Diesel)

TESTING FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

• Disconnect the power supply (battery, ignition switch OFF)

• Set the Multimeter Mode selector to measure resistance, select resistance range

appropriately

• Connect one lead of the Multimeter to one side of the circuit being tested

• Connect the other lead to battery ground

• Starting at the fuse block, move / shake the wiring harness about six to eight inches apart

and look at the Multimeter display.

• If the Multimeter registers resistance value / audible beep, then there is a short to ground in

that area of the wiring harness.

TESTING FOR A SHORT TO GROUND ON FUSES POWERING SEVERAL LOADS

• Switch OFF the ignition and disconnect the battery.

• Referring the wiring diagrams, disconnect or isolate all items on the suspected fused

circuits.

• Replace the blown fuse.

• Supply power to the fuse by turning ON the ignition switch or re-connecting the battery as

applicable.

• Start connecting or energizing the components in the fuse circuit one at a time. When the

fuse blows, the circuit with the short to ground has been identified.

TESTING FOR A VOLTAGE DROP

• Set the Multimeter Mode selector to measure voltage, select voltage range appropriately

• Connect positive lead of voltmeter to one side of the circuit closest to battery positive

terminal.

• Connect other lead of voltmeter to the negative side of component/switch.

• Switch ON the component/load.

• The voltmeter will show the difference in voltage between the two points.

The repair methods given by the manufacturer in this document are based on the technical specifications, current at the time of release. The methods may be modified as a result of changes introduced by

the manufacturer in the production of the various component units and accessories from which the vehicles are manufactured. The reproduction, translation, transmission, in part of or whole of the present

document, are prohibited without the prior written consent of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. The use of this document by any person other than the trained personnel, at the Authorized Service Centre of

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MAN-01065

OCT - 2021/Rev 1

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