Not long enough
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
- Section
- Information › Not long enough
Not long enough
Symptom
Intermittent circuit operation.
Dynamic faults, i.e. faults do not occur until the vehicle is driven round corners or over rough/bumpy roads.
Wiring damaged or shorted to ground causing: Fuse(s) to blow, circuit(s) not to operate or not to operate correctly.
Wiring damaged or open circuit causing: Circuit(s) not to operate or not to operate correctly.
86M 2541
Connector latch not pushed home
Cause
The wiring is correctly routed but not long enough. Connectors cannot be mated securely.
Action
Re – route the wiring harness, and secure in clips and retainers as necessary Ensure no damage exists to the harness, its insulation and connectors.
Wire crossed in connector
Symptom
Incorrect circuit operation.
Possibly more than one circuit affected.
86M 2542
Black(B) and Brown(N) wires crossed.
Cause
The arrangement of the wires in the connector on the vehicle is not correct.
Action
Remove wire terminals from connector block and arrange correctly, ensuring proper retention of terminals in connector block.
Check correct operation of circuit(s).
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- TOOLDigital multimeterSearch: automotive digital multimeter
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- TOOLWire crimper and connector kitSearch: wire crimper connector kit
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