PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE OPERATION When using testers or the like for continuity tests, be careful not to allow test probes to touch the wrong terminals. 00027 Measurement Procedures Using Connectors Test with connectors engaged (continuity through circuit obtained) Prepare a test harness and connectors A , then connect if between the two parts of harness B that is to be tested. Check the circuit by touching test probe C to the test connector. Never insert the test probe from the harness side of the waterproof connection, or waterproof performance might be diminished causing corrosion of the connector. 02587 Insert test probe C from the harness side of the connector.
Where control units, etc. have connectors that are too small to accept the test probe, do not force the test probe into them. 02588 Test with connectors disengaged Using female pins Insert a test probe into a terminal. However, do not force the probe into the terminal, or it will cause a poor contact. 02589 00-8