Here a Squiggle, There a Squiggle

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Mitchell 1 TruckSeries Wiring Diagrams - How to Read ThemOne of the many helpful features truck technicians appreciate about TruckSeries is the color wiring diagrams. For many technicians, a wiring diagram will be the key element in diagnosing and repairing electrical concerns. In some cases, a wiring diagram will be the only information needed. With that being said, there may be some things you may not know about your Mitchell 1 wiring diagrams which can prove to be very helpful.

For instance, did you know that the various lines and squiggles inside the component drawings of the diagrams are not just decorations to make the diagrams look cool? Those symbols have meaning.

In the “Repair” module in TruckSeries, there is a title listed under Wiring Diagrams called “USING MITCHELL’S SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS”. Go ahead and open it up; I’ll wait while you get there.

Okay, do you see the heading “WIRING DIAGRAM SYMBOLS”? Click on it. You will see a couple of images that contain the various symbols used within Mitchell 1 wiring diagrams and what those symbols mean. Also in the article, you will find other useful information about wiring diagram color abbreviations and how various components are named within the diagrams.

Well, hopefully, this little bit of information proves helpful the next time you need to solve electrical problems using Mitchell 1 wiring diagrams.

About the Author

Jake Schell

Jake Schell is an editorial consultant with Mitchell 1. Previously, he served as Product Manager for the Commercial Vehicle Group from 2002 to 2023. Prior to joining Mitchell 1, Jake spent 20 years as a technician. He holds a Chevrolet Master certification in the transmission category as well as ASE certifications in both cars and trucks.