Electrical Connections Or Wiring
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Poor electrical connections/terminal tension or wiring problems cause most intermittents. Perform a careful inspection of the suspected circuit for the following:
- Check for poor mating of the connector halves, or terminals not fully seated in the connector body (backed out).
- Check for improperly formed or damaged terminals. Check for poor terminal tension.
- Check for poor terminal to wire connections including terminals crimped over insulation. This requires removing the terminal from the connector body.
- Check for corrosion/water intrusion.
- Check the harness for pinched, cut or rubbed through wiring.
- Make sure wiring does not come in contact with hot exhaust components.