Fiber-Optic Cables, Repairing

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It is very difficult to find the exact location of the problem. Replace the damaged fiber-optic cable and lay a new wire parallel to the defective fiber-optic cable.

NOTE:

Select the damaged fiber-optic cable components with the "Guided Fault Finding" or "Guided Functions" from the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester menu options.

A fiber-optic cable that needs repair is represented by a "yellow" color.

Procedure:

-- Choose "Guided Fault Finding" or "Guided Functions" in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Assemble the fiber-optic cable, refer to FIBER-OPTIC CABLE, ASSEMBLING .

CAUTION:

Do not bend the fiber-optic cable too much. The bending radius must be no less than 25 mm.

Fiber optic cables must not be routed over sharp edges.

The fiber-optic cable must not be dirty or touched with bare fingers.

Fiber optic cables may not be heated.

It is not permitted to twist together 2 fiber optic cables or one fiber optic cable with a copper wire.

Protect the connector and the connection box from dust. Place the cap on the trunk.