CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL PIN KIT
HOW TO PROBE CONNECTORS
Probing from Harness Side
Standard type (not
waterproof type) connector should be probed
from harness side with “T” pin.
Probing from Terminal Side
FEMALE TERMINAL
Do not insert any object other than the same type male terminal into female terminal.
Some connectors do
not have a notch above each terminal. To
probe each terminal, remove the connector retainer to make contact
space for probing.
MALE TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Dot not bend terminal.
How to Check Enlarged Contact Spring of Terminal
NOTE:
Use a male terminal which matches the female terminal.
CAUTION:
Do not force the male terminal into the female terminal with your hands.
Waterproof Connector Inspection
If water enters the connector, it can short interior circuits. This may lead to intermittent problems.
Check the following items to maintain the original waterproof characteristics.
RUBBER SEAL INSPECTION
Whenever connectors are reconnected, make sure the rubber seal is properly installed on either side of male or female connector.
WIRE SEAL INSPECTION
Terminal Lock Inspection
Check for unlocked terminals by pulling wire at the end of connector.
An unlocked terminal may create intermittent signals in the circuit.
Diagnosis system (ipdm e/r) (with intelligent key system)
Diagnosis Description
AUTO ACTIVE TEST
Description
In auto active test, the IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to the following
systems to check their operation.
Front wiper (LO, HI)
Parking lamp
License plate lamp
Tail lamp
Front fog lamp (if equipped)
Headlamp (LO, HI)
A/C compres ...
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”,
used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the
driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system ...
Engine block heater (if so equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold
temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when
the outside temperature is 20°F (-7°C) or lower.
WARNING
Do not use your engine block heater
with an ungrounded electrical system or
a 2-pronged adapter. You ...