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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition18 · Electrical
18 · Electrical

Not long enough

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Information › Not long enough
ElectricalNot 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.

Diagram of a connector with wires extending from it

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.

Diagram showing two connector terminals; the left has an X mark indicating incorrect wire arrangement (GR R N / RC G B), the right has a checkmark indicating correct arrangement (GR R B / RD G N)

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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