Communication Circuit Wiring Repair

Special Tool(s) 

Fig 1: Special Tools Specifications

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1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
2. Strip the wires.
   Fig 2: Identifying Dimension For Stripping Wires

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NOTE: Use rosin core mildly activated (RMA) solder, not acid core solder.
3. Solder the wires.
   1. Install the heat shrink tube.
   2. Twist the wires together.
   3. Solder the wires together.
      Fig 3: Soldering Wires

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NOTE: Wait for the solder to cool before moving the wires.
4. Bend the wires back in a straight line.
Fig 4: Bending Wires In Straight Line
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5. Position the (A) heat shrink tube over the (B) wire repair.
   • Overlap the heat shrink tube on both wires.
     Fig 5: Positioning Heat Shrink Tube Over Wire Repair

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6. Use the heat gun to heat the repaired area until adhesive flows out both ends of the heat shrink tube.
   Fig 6: Locating Area For Heating With Heat Gun

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7. Reconnect the battery ground cable.