Dc Electrical System Troubleshooting Hints - Chris-Craft 2015 21 Carina Owner's Manual

DC Electrical System Troubleshooting Hints

These six steps present an orderly method of troubleshooting.
Step 1 Verify the Problem
Operate the complete system and see all symptoms for yourself in order to
check the accuracy and completeness of the customer's complaint.
Learn more that might give a clue to the nature and location of the problem.
Step 2 Narrow the problem
Using this manual, narrow down the possible causes and locations of the problem in
order to more quickly find the exact cause.
Read the description of how the circuit works and study the wiring diagram. You
should then know enough about the circuit operation to figure out where to check for
this trouble.
Step 3 Test the cause
Use electrical test procedures to find the specific cause of the symptoms.
Troubleshooting Hints will give some helpful ideas.
Step 4 Verify the cause
Confirm the fact that you have found the correct cause through operating the parts of
the circuit you think are good.
Step 5 Make the repair
Repair or replace the faulty component
Step 6 Verify the repair
Operate the system as in Step 1 and check that your repair has removed all
Symptoms, and also has not caused any new symptoms.
Some engine circuits may need special test equipment and special procedures. See
the Shop Manual and other service books for details.
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