Testing electrical circuits

Bulletin number

2071149/2

Component

Electrical system

Summary

Testing electrical circuits - Diagnosis guidelines - Training videos. Customer statement / workshop findings: Technical DISS queries with extended downtime can be caused by incorrect diagnosis and testing of the vehicles electrical circuits In a small number of isolated cases basic electrical faults were found to be overlooked. Technical background: The information within this TPI has been generated to make retailers aware of two specific videos (Figure 1) Advanced Vehicle Electrics - Measurements of Circuits Video - Voltage drop testing - Voltage drop testing using the VAS 6356 scope Advanced Vehicle Electrics - Actuators & Voltage Supply Diagnosis - Terminal drag testing

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints in the electrical category.