Electrical Connector Probing
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Only 2 methods of electrical connector probing are allowed.
- Probing at the rear of unsealed electrical connectors (see illustration in Method 1 below).
- Probing on the conductor crimp of an extracted terminal (see illustration in Method 2 below).
- The conductor crimp is the portion crimped to the non-insulated wire.
- This method may be used on sealed or unsealed connectors, but method 1 is preferred for unsealed connectors.
CAUTION:
- A suitable sized probe must be used. If the probe is larger than the electrical connector aperture, then damage to the electrical connector will occur.
- The probe must only be inserted into the rear of the electrical connector for a distance sufficient to contact the terminal.
- Take care not to bend or distort any part of the metal terminal wire crimp area with the probe.
- Before extracting any terminals, refer to the Electrical Connector Terminal Extraction and Extraction Tools sections of this document for more information.
- Probing must not be carried out on; either the connector contact area or the portion of the terminal that is crimped to the insulated part of the wire.
- Make sure the terminal is correctly and securely located in the electrical connector after re-installation.
Method 1
Method 2
The following two methods of electrical connector probing are NOT allowed.
- Probing at the rear of sealed electrical connectors (see illustration in Method 1 below).
- Probing at the electrical connector contact area (see illustration in Method 2 below).
Method 1
Method 2