Skylark L4-138 2.3L SOHC VIN 3 MFI QUAD 4 (1992)
2. Inspect the connector halves for contamination. Contamination will result in a white or green build-up within the connector body or between
terminals, causing high terminal resistance, intermittent contact or an open circuit. An underhood or underbody connector that shows signs of
contamination should be replaced in its entirety: terminals, seals and connector body.
3. Using an equivalent male terminal from the Terminal Repair Kit, check the retention force of the female terminal in question by inserting and
removing the male terminal to the female terminal in the connector body. Good terminal contact will require a certain amount of force to separate
the terminals.
4. Using an equivalent female terminal from the Terminal Repair Kit, compare the retention force of this terminal to the female terminal in question
by joining and separating the male terminal to the good female terminal, and then joining and separating the male terminal to the female terminal
in question. If the retention force is significantly different between the two female terminals, replace the female terminal in question.
If a visual (physical) check does not reveal the cause of the problem, the vehicle may be able to be driven with a DVM connected to the suspected
circuit. An abnormal voltage reading when the problem occurs indicates the problem may be in that circuit.
