Kia Optima: Checking Cables And Wires
1. |
Check the terminal for
tightness. |
2. |
Check terminals and wires
for corrosion from battery electrolyte, etc. |
3. |
Check terminals and wires
for open circuits. |
4. |
Check wire insulation and
coating for damage, cracks and degrading. |
5. |
Check the conductive parts
of terminals for contact with other metallic parts (vehicle body and other
parts). |
6. |
Check grounded parts to
verify that there is complete continuity between their attaching bolt(s)
and the vehicle's body. |
7. |
Check for incorrect wiring. |
8. |
Check that the wiring is
so clamped to the prevent contact with sharp corners of the vehicle body,
etc. or hot parts (exhaust manifold, etc.) |
9. |
Check that the wiring is
clamped firmly to provide enough clearance from the fan pulley, fan belt
and other rotating or moving parts. |
10. |
Check that the wiring has
a little space so that it can vibrate between fixed and moving parts such
as the vehicle body and the engine.
|
Measurements should be taken at the center of the hole.
...
A blade type fuse test taps provided to allow checking the fuse itself without
removing if from the fuse box. The fuse is good if the test lamp lights up when
one lead is connected to the test tap ...
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Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Using the screwdriver, remove
the side cover (A).
3.
Loosen the mounting screw and
the ...