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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA1998CL V6-3.0L SOHC (VTEC)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMDIAGRAMSDIAGNOSTIC AIDSTROUBLESHOOTING TESTSTESTING FOR A SHORT WITH A TEST LIGHT OR DVOM
1998 Acura CL V6-3.0L SOHC (VTEC)
Testing for a Short with a Test Light or DVOM
1998 Acura CL V6-3.0L SOHC (VTEC)SECTION Testing for a Short with a Test Light or DVOM
Testing For A Short With A Test Light Or DVOM:
1. Remove the blown fuse and disconnect the load.
2. Connect a test light or Digital Volt/Ohmmeter (DVOM), switched to the appropriate DC volts range, across the fuse terminals to make sure voltage is present. You might have to turn the ignition switch to ON; check the schematic to see.
3. Beginning near the fuse box, wiggle the harness. Continue this at convenient points about six inches apart while watching the test light or DVOM.
4. Where the test light goes OFF, or the DVOM voltage drops to ZERO, there is a short to ground in the wiring near that point.
NOTE: Always use a DVOM on high impedance circuits. A test light may not glow (even with battery voltage present).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.