F 150 2WD V8-5.0L (2011)
Electrical short within the harness
Splice tape removed
1
= Intermittent short
Splice covered
2
= Wire strand
3
= Splice tape
4
= Harness tape
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.