Fiber-Optic Cables, Repairing: Notes

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It is difficult to determine an exact fault location. The damaged fiber-optic cable is to be replaced, by a new line routed parallel to the damaged 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.

An already repaired fiber-optic cable can be identified by being "yellow".

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. Do not exceed a bending radius of 25 mm.

Fiber optic cables must not be routed over sharp edges.

Fiber-optic cable ends must not be soiled or touched with bare fingers.

Fiber optic cables may not be heated.

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

Protect the connector and connection box from dust. Use the protective cap from the case.