Ground Circuit Checks

1996 Volvo 850 Base, 4D Wagon, Standard, M59SECTION Ground Circuit Checks

Turn ignition off. Install breakout box and adapter. Connect adapter connector "A" to breakout box. Measure resistance between ground and breakout box terminals No. 13, 28 and 42. Ohmmeter should indicate about zero ohms at all terminals.

Fig 1: Connecting Breakout Box To ECM
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