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Theory Of Operation

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The purpose of the following procedure is to demonstrate how to check the operation of a generic ground circuit with a test light.

NOTE:

The circuit shown in illustration is an example, and is intended for demonstrational purpose only.

The following are circuit tests covered in this procedure:

NOTE:

Perform the following test using a known good test light.

Possible Causes
OPEN GROUND CIRCUIT (CHAFED, PIERCED, PINCHED OR BROKEN WIRE)
OPEN IN-LINE CONNECTOR (BENT, PUSHED OUT OR CORRODED TERMINALS)