Standard Procedure - Diode Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable and isolate it.
- Locate the diode in the harness, and remove the protective covering.
- Remove the diode from the harness, pay attention to the current flow direction (Fig 1).
- Remove the insulation from the wires in the harness. Only remove enough insulation to solder in the new diode.
- Install the new diode in the harness, making sure current flow is correct. If necessary refer to the appropriate wiring diagram for current flow.
- Solder the connections together using rosin core type solder only. Do not use acid core solder.
- Tape the diode to the harness using electrical tape making, sure the diode is completely sealed from the elements.
- Reconnect the battery negative cable, and test affected systems.