Circuit Operation and Diagram

The Circuit Operation information, located at the Description and Operation section of the respective component/system, will give you an overview of how the circuit works.

The Circuit Diagrams should always be your starting point. The diagram shows the electrical current paths when a circuit is operating properly. It is essential to understand how a circuit should work before trying to figure out why it doesn't. Diagrams are shown with the Ignition Switch in the OFF position and other switches in the OFF or 'at rest' position.

Notes are provided after certain switches to clarify switch positions. Abbreviations found in the notes are explained in the Abbreviation Table found in the SYMBOLS section. Symbols

Circuit Diagrams (schematics) break the entire electrical system into individual circuits. Electrical components that work together are shown together.

Each diagram is arranged so current flows from positive, at the top of the diagram, to ground, at the bottom of the diagram. The 'power' labels at the top of a fuse show when the Battery, Main Light Switch, or Ignition Switch supplies power to that fuse.

Wires that connect to another circuit are shown with an arrowhead pointing in the direction of current flow. The name of the circuit that shares the wiring is provided for reference.

Wire Color charts are no longer provided on each circuit page. One chart is provided in "Diagram Information and Instructions." Color Codes

'See Fuse Details' means there are more connections to other circuits that are not shown. All such shared circuits are shown on the Fuse Details diagrams. 'See Ground Distribution' means there are more shared ground circuits which are shown on the Ground Distribution diagrams.

No attempt is made on the diagrams to represent components and wiring as they physically appear on the car. For example, a long length of wire is treated no differently in a diagram from one which is only a few centimeters long. The number of cavities for each connector is listed in "Connector Views" rather than illustrated. Similarly, switches and other components are shown as simply as possible, with regard to function only. Connector Views

Connector Views
Connector Views are provided. All connectors with 2 terminals or more will be shown. Pin-out tables with the appropriate wire colors will also be shown. Connector Views

Component Locations
A Component Locations can be found at Vehicle / Locations. Component Locations

Except for the location of obvious components like the Left Headlight, the table lists the location of every component, connector and ground point depicted in the Circuit Diagrams. The number of cavities in each connector and the connector color is also listed. Wires may not be used in all connector cavities.