
KENR8601 165
Testing and Adjusting Section
Results:
OK – Thewiresarefreeofabrasion,nicks,
or cuts and the harness is properly clamped.
Proceedtoteststep5.
NOT O K – A problem exists with the wiring.
Repair: Repair the wires or replace the wires,
as required.
STOP.
5. CHECK THE CONNECTORS FOR MOISTURE
OR CORROSION.
a. Ensure that the connector seals and the white
sealing plugs are in place. If any of the seals or
plugs are missing, replace the seal or plug. If
necessary, replace the connector.
b. Check all of the wiring harnesses in order to
verify that the harness does not make a sharp
bend out of a connector. This will deform the
connector seal and this will create a path for
the entrance o f moisture. See Illustration 87.
Note: It is normal to see some minor seal abrasion
on the ECM connector seals. Minor seal abrasion will
not allow the entry of mo isture.
c. Thoroughly inspect ECM connectors for
evidence of moisture entry. If moisture or
corrosion is evident in the connector, the
source of the moisture entry must be found
and the source of the m oisture entry must be
repaired. If the source of the moisture entry is
not repaired, the problem will reoccur. Simply
drying the connector will not fix the problem.
Likely paths for the entrance of moisture are
from missing seals, improperly installed seals,
nicks in exposed insulation, and improperly
mated connectors.
Note: M oisture can also trave l from on e conn ector
through the inside of a wire to the ECM Connector. If
moisture is found in the ECM connector, thoroughly
check all connectors and wires on the harness that
connect to the ECM. The ECM is not the source of
the moisture. Do not replace an ECM if moisture is
found in either ECM connector.
Note: If corros ion is evident on the contacts or the
connector, use only denatured alcohol to remove
the corrosion. Use a cotton swab or a soft brush
to remove the corrosion. Do not use cleaners that
contain trichlo ro-ethylene becaus e trichloro-ethylene
may damage the connector.
Expected Result: All of the connectors should
be completely coupled and all of the seals
should be completely inserted. The harness
and the wiring should be free of corrosion,
moisture , abrasion or pinch points.
Results:
OK – All of the connectors are completely
coupled and all of the seals are completely
inserted. The harness and the wiring are free of
corrosion, moisture, abrasions or pinch points.
Proceedtoteststep6.
NOT OK – A problem exists with the connector,
the wiring or the wiring harness. Moisture is
present.
Repair: Repair the connectors or wiring and/or
replace the connectors or wiring. Ensure that
all of the seals are properly in place and ensure
that the connectors are completely coupled.
Verify that the repair eliminates the problem by
operating the machine for several minutes and
by checking again for moisture.
STOP.
6. INSPECT THE CONNECTOR CONTACTS.
a. Verify that the contacts are not damaged.
Verify that the contacts are properly aligned in
the connector and verify that the contacts are
properly located in the connector.
Expected Result: The contacts are properly
aligned and the contacts appear undamaged.
Results:
OK – The contacts are properly aligned and
the contacts appear undamaged. Proceed to
test step 7.
NOT OK – A problem exists with the connector
contacts.
Repair: Repair the contacts and wiring and/or
replace the contacts and wiring.
STOP.
7. CHECK THE FIT OF TH E CONTACTS.