Set Appliance State:

Isolate Mains Power to appliance as per TOPs P4
Set Multimeter to Resistance Set meter to measure resistance
Remove connector X8 from the PCB

Measurement:

Measure the resistance between pins 7 and 8 on
connector X8 to the corresponding leads on the APS.
Expect continuity / zero resistance on both tests.
Also visually inspect the condition of the harness.