Diagnostic Aids

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The following may cause an intermittent:
- Bent terminal
- Backed out terminal
- Damaged terminal
- Poor terminal tension
- Chafed wire
- Broken wire inside the insulation
When diagnosing for an intermittent short or an open, manipulate the wire harness while watching the test equipment for changes.