Wednesday, 1 August 2012
Car Wiring diagrams
Wiring diagrams automotive
Car wiring diagrams sometimes referred to as schematics are used to show how circuits are constructed. A typical service manual will contain dozens of these schematics that can help with proper diagnosis and repair.
I share with you the method I've been using for the past 10 years. It is fast, efficient and often locates the problem on the first step.
First let me tell you what a wiring diagram will not do. Automotive wire diagrams do not show the actual position of parts or physical appearance. Standard wire diagrams don't reveal the length of conductor that runs between the particular components shown.
There are electrical symbols posted on the diagrams that will indicate the color of the wire, its thickness or size and other important details about that particular circuit such as connector locations.
Identifying the color of the wire is important for accurate diagnosis. The standard labeling system will use the first letter to indicate the base color, and the second letter to indicate the stripe color. An example would be the letters OB. This would be an orange colored wire with a black tracer stripe.
Standard automotive diagrams
Wire repair diagrams can become quite complex. To avoid this, most troubleshooting manuals will illustrate only one distinct system or circuit at a time.
A horn circuit or turn signal circuit each have a separate distinct electrical diagram. Keep in mind that electrical symbols are not always standardized throughout the automotive industry.
Different manufacturers may have different methods of representing certain components particularly the less common ones. Always refer to the symbol reference charts provided. These are listed in the beginning of the electrical section in most auto repair manuals.
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