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Wiring Harnesses and Connectors, General Repair Measures



Wiring Harnesses and Connectors, General Repair Measures

CAUTION:
- Note CAN-Bus wiring repair measures.
- Soldering is not permitted!
- Do not repair welded connections in the wiring harness. Fabricate and connect an appropriate overlay harness instead.
- Wiring harness and connector repairs must only be performed using VAS 1978 Wiring Harness Repair Kit.
- Only the yellow repair cables and insulation tape supplied with VAS 1978 are to be used for wiring/connector repairs. The use of yellow repair wires and yellow insulation tape identifies that a repair has taken place.
- All shielded wiring (Eg.: knock sensors, antenna etc.) are Not to be repaired! Replace complete wiring harnesses as necessary.