Wiring harnesses, repairing: Notes
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NOTE:
- Observe general notes for repairs on the vehicle electrical system. Refer To Vehicle electrical system, general repair notes .
- Not all the wire cross-sections installed in the vehicle are contained in the Wiring Harness Repair Kit VAS1978 or Wiring Harness Repair Set VAS1978A. If the required wire cross-section is not present, the next greater cross-section must be used.
CAUTION:
- Note specific CAN-Bus wiring repair measures.
- Note specific primary and secondary terminal and connector repair measures. Refer To Terminal housings, releasing and disassembling
- Soldering is not permitted!
- Do not repair welded connections in the wiring harness. Fabricate and connect an appropriate overlay harness instead.
- Wiring harness and connector repairs must only be performed using VAS 1978 Wiring Harness Repair Kit VAS 1978 Instruction Manual.
- Only the yellow repair cables and insulation tape supplied with VAS 1978 are to be used for wiring/connector repairs. The use of yellow repair wires and yellow insulation tape identifies that a repair has taken place.
- All shielded wiring (e.g.: knock sensors, antenna etc.) are Not to be repaired! Replace complete wiring harnesses as necessary.