Test individual harnesses
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Burning Brakes
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From: Hazerswoude-Rijndijk Zuid Holland
Test individual harnesses
I'm currently busy (besides that D&%n door) to install the new Harnesses. Is there a method to test sections of the harness. For instance check the backup lights , blinkers, markers etc.
Can I just hook up the battery and put power on the individual pins of the connector? or do I fry the lot.
Can I just hook up the battery and put power on the individual pins of the connector? or do I fry the lot.
Le Mans Master
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From: charlotte north carolina
put a low amperage fuse in line with the battery, about 5 or 10 amps. that way if you cause a short, the fuse will blow before any of the fuse-links or any damage is done to the battery or wires.
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you bet you can check all circuits, I highly advise it.
Prep everything so nothing will short out, label everything.
switches lights, be sure you know what the expected outcome is before you activate or simulate a switch, use a piece of solder to simulate small switches.
If you mess up/ Short something, the solder will open way beofore any damage is done.
Prep everything so nothing will short out, label everything.
switches lights, be sure you know what the expected outcome is before you activate or simulate a switch, use a piece of solder to simulate small switches.
If you mess up/ Short something, the solder will open way beofore any damage is done.
Last edited by 69Vett; Sep 20, 2008 at 03:46 PM.
