Probing Electrical Connectors: Frontprobe
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Disconnect the connector and probe the terminals from the mating side (front) of the connector.
NOTE:
Do not insert test equipment probes (DVOM etc.) into any connector or fuse block terminal. The diameter of the test probes will deform most terminals. A deformed terminal will cause a poor connection, which will result in a system failure. Always use the J-35616 GM-Approved Terminal Test Kit or the J 42675 Flat-Wire Probe Adapter in order to front probe terminals. Do not use paper clips or other substitutes to probe terminals.
When using the J-35616 GM-Approved Terminal Test Kit, ensure the terminal test adapter choice is the correct size for the connector terminal. Do not visually choose the terminal test adapter because some connector terminal cavities may appear larger than the actual terminal in the cavity. Using a larger terminal test adapter will damage the terminal. Refer to the J-35616 GM-Approved Terminal Test Kit label on the inside of the J-35616 GM-Approved Terminal Test Kit for the correct adapter along with the connector end view for terminal size.
Refer to the following table as a guide in selecting the correct test adapter for frontprobing connectors:
Probing Electrical Connectors
| Test Adapter | Description |
|---|---|
| J-35616-64 | Male .64 Series Connector (lt blue) |
| J-35616-65 | Female .64 Series Connector (lt blue) |
| J-35616-6 | Male Flex MICRO-PACK Series Connector (brown) |
| J-35616-7 | Female Flex MICRO-PACK Series Connector (brown) |
| J-35616-2A | Male Flex 150 Series Connector (gray) |
| J-35616-3 | Female Flex 150 Series Connector (gray) |
| J-35616-4A | Male Spade 280 Series Connector (purple) |
| J-35616-5 | Female Spade 280 Series Connector (purple) |
| J-35616-40 | Male Flex 480 Series Connector (dk blue) |
| J-35616-41 | Female Flex 480 Series Connector (dk blue) |
| J-35616-42 | Male Flex 630 Series Connector (red) |
| J-35616-43 | Female Flex 630 Series Connector (red) |
| J-35616-44 | Male 800 Series Connector (yellow) |
| J-35616-45 | Female 800 Series Connector (yellow) |
| J-35616-8 | Male Weather Pack Connector (orange) |
| J-35616-9 | Female Weather Pack Connector (orange) |