Basic Diagnostics Procedure - Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual

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BASIC DIAGNOSTICS PROCEDURE
WIRING SYSTEM
Switch Position
1. Basic Diagnostics Procedure
A: BASIC PROCEDURES
1. GENERAL
The most important purpose of diagnostics is to de-
termine which part is malfunctioning quickly, to
save time and labor.
TOM
Determine what the problem is based on the symp-
tom.
3. PROBABLE CAUSE OF TROUBLE
Look at the wiring diagram and check the system's
circuit. Then check the switch, relay, fuse, ground,
etc.
4. LOCATION AND REPAIR OF TROUBLE
1) Using the diagnostics narrow down the causes.
2) If necessary, use a voltmeter, ohmmeter, etc.
3) Before replacing certain component parts
(switch, relay, etc.), check the power supply,
ground, for open wiring harness, poor connectors,
etc. If no problems are encountered, check the
component parts.
TION
After repairing, ensure that the system operates
properly.
B: BASIC INSPECTION
1. VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT
1) Using a voltmeter, connect the negative lead to a
good ground point or negative battery terminal and
the positive lead to the connector or component ter-
minal.
2) Contact the positive probe of the voltmeter on
connector (A).
The voltmeter will indicate a voltage.
3) Shift the positive probe to connector (6). The
voltmeter will indicate no voltage.
2. IDENTIFICATION OF TROUBLE SYMP-
5. CONFIRMATION OF SYSTEM OPERA-
Switch Light
1 2 3 4 5 6
4) With the test set-up held as it is, turn the switch
ON. The voltmeter will indicate a voltage and, at the
same time, the light will come on.
5 ) The circuit is in good order. If a problem such as
a lamp failing to light occurs, use the procedures
outlined above to track down the malfunction.
2. CIRCUIT CONTINUITY CHECKS
1) Disconnect the battery terminal or connector so
there is no voltage between the check points.
Contact the two leads of an ohmmeter to each of
the check points.
If the circuit has diodes, reverse the two leads and
check again.
2) Use an ohmmeter to check for diode continuity.
When contacting the negative lead to the diode
positive side and the positive lead to the negative
side, there should be continuity.
When contacting the two leads in reverse, there
should be no continuity.
Continuity
No
continuity
G6M0207
3) Symbol " 0 - 0 " indicates that continuity exists
between two points or terminals. For example,
when a switch position is at "3", continuity exists
among terminals 1, 3 and 6, as shown in the table
below.
B6M0749
H6M051 OA
WI-3