Checking Cables And Wires
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Check the terminal for tightness.
- Check terminals and wires for corrosion by battery electrolyte, etc.
- Check terminals and wires for open circuit or potential open circuit.
- Check wire insulation and coating for damage, cracks and degrading.
- Check conductive parts of terminals for contact with other metallic parts (vehicle body and other parts).
- Check grounding parts to verify that there is complete continuity between attaching bolt(s) and vehicle body.
- Check for incorrect wiring.
- Check that wires are clamped so as to prevent contact with sharp corners of the vehicle body, etc. or hot parts (exhaust manifold, pipe, etc.)
- Check that wires are clamped firmly to secure enough clearance from the fan pulley, fan belt and other rotating or moving parts.
- Check that the wires between the fixed parts such as the vehicle body and the vibrating parts such as the engine are made with adequate allowance for vehicle vibrations.