TROUBLESHOOTING AN ELECETRICAL SYSTEM WHERE SHOULD I START @?

Question

STEPS TO ALWAYS START WITH WHEN TROUBLE SHOOTING?

Answer 1

Are talking high voltage 120V / 220 First thing first turn off the power so it don't bite you like a pitt bull. Then check breakers and work your way back to the source with a meter and read voltage/continuity you will find the problem's . On a car it is the same thing u just want to remember RESPECT THE VOLT"S IT CAN KILL YOU OR BURN EVERYTHING UP,If your not sure call a qualified electrician

Answer 2

easiest things to check, ie fuse, components, connectors, wiring going through pinch points/moving parts

Answer 3

1.DMM OR VOLT METER.

2.12 VOLT TEST LIGHT.

3.WIRING DIAGRAM.

4.CHECK FUSES RELAY AND GROUNDS.

Answer 4

You should obtain a multimeter, capable of reading volts and ohms.  A digital one is best.  First disconnect the power source.  Do a physical, visual inspection as the previous answer suggests.  Then start measuring continuity - whether or not the circuits are complete - with the ohm (resistance) function.  A complete circuit should have very low resistance, unless there are actual resistors in the circuit, in which case you would still get a reading.  If all the circuits are complete, re-connect the power source and start taking voltage readings to see if each circuit is getting the correct voltage.  Those two steps should help you pinpoint the problem - if you know what resistances and voltages the system should have.

Answer 5

you start with the power source, then the fuses, looking for an amp problem. then move on in the circuit all the way back to the battery.