Grounds

Before checking the ground circuit from the faulty component all the way to the ground stud, check the circuit from the splice pack to ground by testing some of the other subsystems grounded by the same splice pack. If the other subsystems function properly, it is most likely that the path from the splice pack to ground is good (or at least one of the paths is good with redundantly grounded splice packs).


Rear Body Splice Pack


Location: Above left rear shock tower.


The rear body splice pack provides a ground path for the rear body, decklid, and hatch harnesses. If one of the following systems is operating normally, the ground circuit is most likely good.

^ License, CHMSL, Cargo Lamps


^ Fuel Pump


^ Washer Pump (Wagon)


Check for OPENS/SHORTS.

Repair as needed.


If this component is good, go to the next item indicated on the "Complaint-Condition" chart.


Right Side Forward Lamp Splice Pack


Location: Behind right front headlamp.


The right side forward lamp splice pack provides a ground path for the right side forward lamp harness. If one of the following systems is operating normally, the ground circuit is most likely good.


^ Coolant level switch


^ Washer pump


^ All right side forward lamps Check for OPENS/SHORTS. Repair as needed.


If this component is good, go to the next item indicated on the "Complaint-Condition" chart.


Circuit 550A5


Location: Connects rear body ground splice pack cavity J to rear body ground ring terminal.

Type: Black 14 gage wire


Function: This circuit provides ground for the rear body ground splice pack.


Check for OPENS/SHORTS.


Repair as needed.


If this component is good, go to the next item indicated on the "Complaint-Condition" chart.


Circuit 550AY


Location: Connects hatch inline connector cavity H to rear body ground splice pack cavity K.


Type: Black 22 gage wire


Function: This circuit provides ground for the hatch inline connector.


Check for OPENS/SHORTS.


Repair as needed.


If this component is good, go to the next item indicated on the "Complaint-Condition" chart.

Circuit 550AX


Location: Connects hatch release motor connector cavity A to hatch inline connector cavity H.

Type: Black 22 gage wire


Function: This circuit provides ground for the hatch release motor.


Check for OPENS/SHORTS.


Repair as needed.


If this component is good, go to the next item indicated on the "Complaint-Condition" chart.