Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L (2008)
Broken wire strands in harness
1
= Wiring harness tape
2
= Wiring strand
3
= Broken strands intermittent signal
4
= Circuit insulation
Remove the tape and flex/feel each circuit for a reduction in diameter at break.
Recommended splicing method - Solder (For 16 AWG and Smaller Diameter Wire Only)
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Strip wires to appropriate length.
3. lnstall heat shrink tubing.
4. Twist wires together.
5. Solder wires together.
NOTE:
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Use rosin core mildly-activated (RMA) solder. Do not use acid core solder.
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Use heat shrinkable tubes marked with ES-1 (16-22 GA) or ES-2 (10-18 GA) to seat wire splice.