Deformed (Enlarged) Female Terminals

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Enlarged
Normal

Any probe entering the terminal may enlarge the contact spring opening creating an intermittent signal.

Insert the correct mating terminal (Location A) from the service kit and feel for a loose fit.

Fig 1: Identifying Deformed Female Terminals

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.