Loose connections (terminals)

Fig 1: Inspecting Terminals

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

For repair of wiring and terminals, see appropriate repair information in CABLES AND FUSES - REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION .

Loose connections in terminals may be caused by oxidation of the pins and sockets, or by a faulty connection of a cable to its cable terminal.

Loose connections produce the same faults as an intermittent open-circuit in a cable.

Checks: 

• Inspect terminals visually according to Inspect terminals visually .

  Continue according to Contact resistance and oxidation .