Sealey PPVT - Manual (Page 4)

Description part no.
ProBE PPVt.01
3.12 testinG traiLer Lamps anD connections
(fig.11).
3.12.1 set the selection switch to ‘tEst’ position.
3.12.2 connect the unit to a battery of the correct voltage for
the trailer electrical system.
3.12.3 clip the auxiliary earth lead to an earth on the trailer
chassis.
3.12.4 Probe the contacts of the trailer’s electrical connection
socket whilst pressing the test switch to the single bar
‘PositiVE’ position. this will allow you to check the
function and orientation of the trailer lighting system.
fig.11
3.11 foLLoWinG anD LocatinG sHort circuits.
in most cases a short circuit causes a fuse to blow.
this is the best place to commence the fault finding
process.
3.11.1 set selection switch to ‘tEst’ position.
3.11.2 remove the blown fuse from the fuse box. Hold the
probe tip against each of the contacts in turn whilst
moving the power switch to the forward, single bar
‘PositiVE’ position. the side of the fuse housing
which causes the test indicator to turn off when
the power switch is pressed forward is the shorted
circuit.
3.11.3 Make a note of this wire’s identification code or colour.
follow the wire as far as you can along the wiring
harness.
3.11.4 Locate the colour coded wire in the harness and
expose it as much as possible.
3.11.5 Probe through the insulation of the wire with the probe
tip and move the power switch to the forward, single
bar ‘PositiVE’ position to energise the wire. if the
test indicator turns off, this wire can be identified
as the shorted wire.
3.11.6 continue testing the wire at each connector in the
harness. the connector which causes the test
indicator to turn off will lead you to the shorted area.
inspect the harness for signs of chafing or burnt out
wiring and replace or repair as necessary.
environmental protection.
recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be
sorted, taken to a recycle centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment.
When the product is no longer required, it must be disposed of in an environmentally protective way.
notes.
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PPVt issue: 1 - 13/05/11