Can a 12 volt power supply be plugged into a 4 pin connector?
Can a 12 volt power supply be plugged into a 4 pin connector?
If you plug them both into the same power supply cable then you are drawing all the power of the 8 pin 12 volt connector through a single 18 gauge wire. You can often get away with that but there’s no reason to do it. Motherboards can come with either a 4 pin 12 volt connector or an 8 pin 12 volt connector.
How do you find a short in wiring?
First , find the problem area on the wiring diagram. Highlight the individual circuit using a different color for positive and negative. Trace the wiring till you can see where a short may have taken place. Eliminate each portion of the diagram in sections until you find the short in the wiring.
Can a PCI Express connector be plugged into a power supply cable?
If you use an adapter then be sure to plug the 4 pin peripheral connectors into separate cables coming from the power supply. If you plug them both into the same power supply cable then you are drawing all the power of the PCI Express connector through a single 18 gauge wire. You can usually get away with that but there’s no reason to do it.
How do I get a free wiring diagram?
This is not an automated service. Each Diagram that is requested has to be hand selected and sent. As this is a free service it receives an overwhelming amount of requests and may take up to a week or longer for a response. Just submit a request for the wiring diagram you want (ex. “Need wiring diagram for charging system”)
What are the color of the PCM connectors?
C1 Blue. C2 Red . C3 Clear -or Grey- . C4 Black . Here are some very important safety precautions when testing the wires coming out of the PCM connectors. If one or any of the wires on your GM vehicle DO NOT match the color stated in the Pin Out Charts, then you should not use the Pin Out charts in this article. Why?
What should I use to probe a PCM connector?
Never probe the front of the Connector. You should use a Wire Piercing Probe and probe the wire a few inches away from the connector. To see what this tool looks like: Wire Piercing Probe. You should use a Back Probe. This is a FLASH unit and requires reprogramming if replaced with a new one or used one.
If you plug them both into the same power supply cable then you are drawing all the power of the 8 pin 12 volt connector through a single 18 gauge wire. You can often get away with that but there’s no reason to do it. Motherboards can come with either a 4 pin 12 volt connector or an 8 pin 12 volt connector.
How to navigate to a different PCM connector?
To navigate to a different PCM connector, use the links below: C1 Blue. C2 Red . C3 Clear -or Grey- . C4 Black . Here are some very important safety precautions when testing the wires coming out of the PCM connectors.
