Test 7G - Short To Battery

1994 Plymouth Sundance Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.2 D, AutomaticSECTION Test 7G - Short To Battery
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NOTE: For connector terminal identification, see CONNECTORΒ  IDENTIFICATION. For wiring diagram, see WIRING DIAGRAMSΒ  . Perform TEST VER-1 after each repair.
  1. Using an external ohmmeter, check resistance between Body Control Module (BCM) Gray connector terminal No. 6 (Tan wire) and BCM Bone connector terminal No. 8 (Violet/Brown wire). If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair short between Tan wire and Violet/Brown wire.
  2. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, check resistance between BCM Gray connector terminal No. 6 (Tan wire) and BCM Bone connector terminal No. 7 (White/Black wire). If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair short between Tan wire and White/Black wire.
  3. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, check resistance between BCM Gray connector terminal No. 3 (Tan/Red wire) and BCM Bone connector terminal No. 8 (Violet/Brown wire). If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair short between Tan/Red wire and Violet/Brown wire.
  4. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, check resistance between BCM Gray connector terminal No. 3 (Tan/Red wire) and BCM Bone connector terminal No. 7 (White/Black wire). If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair short between Tan/Red wire and White/Black wire.
  5. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, check resistance between BCM Bone connector terminals No. 5 (Yellow/Red wire) and No. 8 (Violet/Brown wire). If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair short between Yellow/Red wire and Violet/Brown wire.
  6. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, check resistance between BCM bone connector terminals No. 5 (Yellow/Red wire) and No. 7 (White/Black wire). If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair short between Yellow/Red wire and White/Black wire.
  7. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, using DRB in ohmmeter mode, check resistance of BCM Bone connector terminal No. 14 (Black/Light Green wire). If resistance is more than 5 ohms, repair open Black/Light Green wire.
  8. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, check resistance of BCM bone connector terminal No. 15 (Gray/Tan wire). If resistance is more than 5 ohms, repair open Gray/Tan wire. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace BCM.
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