Ninety-Eight V6-3800 3.8L Supercharged (1993)
where there are special requirements such as moisture scaling. (Crimp and Seal splice sleeves are included in the GM J 38125-A Terminal Repair
Kit.)
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). The Crimp and Seal splice sleeves may be used on all types of insulation except tefzel and coaxial and may only be used to
form a one to one splice.
Step 2: Cut the Wire
Begin by cutting as little wire off the harness as possible. You may need the extra length of wire later if you decide to cut more wire 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. This will help prevent moisture from bridging adjacent splices and causing damage.
Fig. 6 Wire Size Conversion Table
Step 3: Strip the Insulation
If it is necessary to add a length of wire to the existing harness, be certain to use the same size as the original wire, see Fig. 6. To find the correct
wire size either find the wire on the schematic and convert the metric size to the equivalent AWG size or use an AWG wire gage. If unsure about
the wire size, begin with the largest opening in the wire stripper and work down until a clean strip of the insulation is removed. Strip
approximately 7.5 mm (5/16 in.) of insulation from each wire to be spliced. Be careful to avoid nicking or cutting any of the wires. Check the
stripped wire for nicks or cut strands. If the wire is damaged, repeat this procedure after removing the damaged section.
Crimp And Seal Splice Sleeve Chart
Fig. 13 Hand Crimp Tool
