Circuit Continuity Checks

1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon 4WD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Circuit Continuity Checks

Circuit Continuity Checks:





1) Disconnect the battery terminal or connector so there is no voltage between the check points.
Contact the two leads of an ohmmeter to each of the check points.
If the circuit has diodes, reverse the two leads and check again.
2) Use an ohmmeter to check for diode continuity.
When contacting the negative lead to the diode positive side and the positive lead to the negative side, there should be continuity.
When contacting the two leads in reverse, there should be no continuity.

Circuit Continuity Checks:




3) Symbol "o__o" indicates that continuity exists between two points or terminals. For example, when a switch position is "3", continuity exists among terminals 1, 3 and 6, as shown in the image.
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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