Crimped over insulation

Crimped over insulation

Symptom
No continuity between the terminal and wire

86M 2555

Wire insulation under crimp

Cause
The terminal does not make proper contact with the wire because the crimp is over the insulation

Action
Replace wiring terminal
Be careful not to make the wire too short, if necessary add a length of wire and join using a "Duraseal" heatshrink connector, see Repair Techniques

Backed out of connector

Symptom
No continuity between terminal and component, intermittent or no contact.

86M 2556

Terminal not properly latched in housing

Cause
Terminal keeper (barb) not properly latched in the housing

Action
Try pushing the pin in, then pull back lightly to see if the pin comes out. Carefully bend keeper (barb) on terminal to allow secure retention, or replace terminal if damaged.