RENR5042-02 123 Troubleshooting Section Expected Result: Test Step 4. Perform a Pull Test on Each Wire Terminal Connection The wires are free of abrasion, of nicks, and of cuts and the harness is properly clamped. Results: OK – The harness is OK. Proceed to Test Step 3. Not OK – There is damage to the harness. Repair: Repair the wires or replace the wires, as required. Verify that the repair eliminates the problem. STOP. Test Step 3. Inspect the Connector Terminals g01131435 Illustration 50 Receptacle lock wedge (typical example) A. Visually inspect each terminal in the connector. Verify that the terminals are not damaged.
Verify that the terminals are properly aligned in the connector and verify that the terminals are properly located in the connector. A. Ensure that the locking wedge for the connector is installed properly. Terminals cannot be retained inside the connector if the locking wedge is not installed properly. Expected Result: B. Perform the 45 N (10 lb) pull test on each wire. Each terminal and each connector should easily withstand 45 N (10 lb) of tension and each wire should remain in the connector body. This test checks whether the wire was properly crimped in the terminal and whether the terminal was properly inserted into the connector.
The terminals are properly aligned and the terminals appear undamaged. Results: OK – The terminals are OK. Proceed to Test Step 4. Expected Result: Each terminal and each connector easily withstands 45 N (10 lb) of pull and each wire remains in the connector body. Not OK The terminals of the connector are damaged. Repair: Repair the terminals and/or replace the terminals, as required. Results: OK All terminals pass the pull test. Proceed to Test Step 5. Verify that the repair eliminates the problem. STOP. Not OK – A wire has been pulled from a terminal or a terminal has been pulled from the connector. Repair: Use the 1U-5804 Crimp Tool to replace the terminal.
Replace damaged connectors, as required. Verify that the repair eliminates the problem. STOP.