3. Terminology

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3. Terminology

3.1. Usable wire

A wire is usable if its length is sufficient to permit repair without causing any tensile stress which could alter the sealing of the connection, the crimping resistance or result in a break over time (too taut).

N.B. : The wire is usable if its graspable length is more than 30 mm.

3.2. Unusable wire

A wire is unusable if its length is not sufficient to permit repair without causing tensile stress which could alter the sealing of the connection or result in a break over time (too taut).
A wire is unusable if it is stripped, pulled out, crushed over a considerable length or burnt.

N.B. : The wire is unusable if its graspable length is less than 30 mm.

4. General rules

General rules to be headed :

• The repairs must only be carried out by trained and authorised personnel
• After repair, all of the electrical functions affected by the harness must be checked
• The connection of 2 conductors by tin soldering is prohibited (rigidity, breakage)
• The optical fibres and the screened wires must always be replaced if they are bent or broken
• After analysing the fault, eliminate its cause
• The twisted wires can be repaired

ESSENTIAL : Take into account the manufacturer's instructions before carrying out any work on the pyrotechnic functions (available on the computer equipment or on the marque's technical information internet site.

ESSENTIAL : All repairs or work on electrical harnesses are carried out with the battery disconnected (Including the service battery if present).