Notes on repairs on wiring harnesses and connectors
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CAUTION:
- Do not solder components of the vehicle electrical system.
- Do not perform repairs on heat-shrink sleeves. Route a new wire along the faulty wire if necessary.
- Shielded wires, e.g. on speed sensor and knock sensors, are NOT to be repaired. These wires must be replaced complete if damaged.
- Only use yellow wires for repairs to wiring. Mark location of repair with yellow insulating tape.
- Yellow wiring and locations with yellow insulating tape on wiring harness designate a previous repair.