Ground Circuits

1994 Subaru Legacy L, 4D Sedan, FWD, StandardSECTION Ground Circuits
  1. Turn ignition off. Using DVOM in ohmmeter mode, backprobe each ECU ground terminal. See ECU GROUND TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION table. Resistance should be zero ohms. If resistance is not close to zero ohms, repair open to ground.
  2. Start engine. With DVOM in voltmeter mode, backprobe each ground terminal. Voltage should be less than one volt. If voltage is greater than one volt, check for open, corrosion, or loose connection on ground lead.
ECU GROUND TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION

Application Wire Color
Terminal A11 Black/Red
Terminal A21 Red/Green
Terminal A22 Black/Red
Terminal D14 Black/White
Terminal D15 Black
Terminal D24 Black/Yellow
Terminal D25 Black/Yellow
RENDER: 1.0x

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