Terminal not properly seated

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1 = Locked terminal

2 = Male half

3 = Female half

4 = Seal

5 = Intermittent contact

6 = Unlocked terminal (Hidden by wire seal)

7 = Seal

Check for unlocked terminals by pulling each wire at the end of the connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Terminals

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.