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Ground Circuits

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1992 Saab 9000 and 1992 Saab 900. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn ignition off. Connect negative lead of ohmmeter to ground. Using positive lead, backprobe ECU terminals No. 5 and 17 (Black wires). Resistance should be zero ohms. If resistance is not zero ohms, repair open wire to ground.
  2. Connect negative lead of DVOM to a good ground. Using positive lead, backprobe ECU terminals No. 5 and 17 (Black wires). With engine running, DVOM should indicate less than one volt. If voltage is more than one volt, check for opens, corrosion and loose connection on ground leads.
    Fig 1: Locating ECU Connector Pins
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