Hombre L4-2.2L CPC (1996)
To replace a damaged fusible link, cut it off beyond the splice. Replace with a repair link. When connecting the repair link, strip wire and use
staking-type pliers to crimp the splice securely in two places. For more details on splicing procedures, refer to "Typical Electrical Repair Procedures."
Use crimp and seal splices whenever possible.
Double Wire Feed Fusible Links
To replace a damaged fusible link which feeds two harness wires, cut them both off beyond the splice. Use two repair links, one spliced to each harness
wire.
General Information
OPEN CIRCUIT
An open circuit is an incomplete circuit. Power cannot reach the load or reach ground. If a circuit is open, active components do not energize.
SHORT CIRCUIT
A short circuit is an unwanted connection between one part of the circuit and either ground or another part of the circuit. A short circuit causes a
fuse to blow or a circuit breaker to open.
Repairing Short Circuits Caused By Damaged Wire Insulation
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Locate the damaged wire.
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Find and correct the cause of the wire insulation damage.
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For minor damage, tape over the wire. If damage is more extensive, replace the faulty segment of the wire (refer to the Splicing Instructions for
copper or shielded cable for the correct splicing procedure).
Splicing Copper Wire Using Splice Clips
Splice clips are included in the J 38125-A Terminal Repair Kit. The splice clip is a general purpose wire repair device. It may not be acceptable for
applications having special requirements such as moisture sealing.
Step 1: Open the Harness
If the harness is taped, remove the tape. To avoid wire insulation damage, use a sewing "seam ripper" to cut open the harness (available from
sewing supply stores). If the harness has a black plastic conduit, simply pull out the desired wire.
Step 2: Cut the Wire
Begin by cutting as little wire off the harness as possible. You may need the extra length of the wire later if you decide to cut more wire off to
change the location of a splice. You may have to adjust splice locations to make certain that each splice is at least 40 mm (1.5 in.) away from other
splices, harness branches or connectors.
