Automotive Flow Chart

Automotive Electrical System Diagnostic Flowchart

A comprehensive troubleshooting guide for automotive electrical issues, covering battery drain, charging system problems, and circuit diagnostics

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    A[Electrical Problem] --> B[Type of Issue]
    B -->|Battery Drain| C[Check Draw]
    B -->|Charging Issue| D[Check Alternator]
    B -->|Circuit Problem| E[Check Fuses]

    C -->|High Draw| C1[Parasitic Draw Test]
    C -->|Normal Draw| C2[Check Battery Health]
    C -->|Intermittent| C3[Monitor Circuit]
    C1 -->|Found| C4[Isolate Circuit]
    C2 -->|Failed| C5[Replace Battery]

    D -->|No Charge| D1[Check Belt]
    D -->|Low Charge| D2[Test Output]
    D -->|Overcharge| D3[Check Regulator]
    D1 -->|Broken| D4[Replace Belt]
    D2 -->|Low| D5[Replace Alternator]

    E -->|Blown Fuse| E1[Check Short]
    E -->|Good Fuse| E2[Check Power/Ground]
    E -->|Multiple Fuses| E3[Check Main Power]
    E1 -->|Found Short| E4[Repair Wiring]
    E2 -->|Bad Ground| E5[Repair Ground]