Glossary / General

open circuit

6 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It means the wire is broken or disconnected, so electricity can’t pass through it.

Technical Definition

An open circuit means there is a break in the electrical path, preventing current from flowing between two points.

Hear It Discussed

"but if you've got a fault in that circuit little corrosion little open in the circuit you can reduce that voltage quite a bit and it'll throw"
Under The Hood - LIVE Show Automotive Experts Giving You Advice Under The Hood show 46:02

"P. Zero six seventy three globe plug failed, open circuit."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - July 18, 2026 - Hour 1 - The Risk Is In The Repair Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 01:49

"And it's still coming up with a fault saying that the pressure switch is open circuit. So I think it's got a bit of a wiring issue."
S2 Ep38: Does EV Ownership Make You Less Of A Petrolhead? (And Clarkson Shock News) The AutoAlex Podcast 22:23