Lambda Splice Clip Repair
Special Tools
J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit
NOTE:
When making a splice on the harness if you will exceed two splice clip repairs you must add wire.
- Open the harness.
- If the harness is taped, remove the tape.
- To avoid wiring insulation damage, use a sewing ripper in order to cut open the harness.
- If the harness has a black plastic conduit, pull out the desired wire.
- Cut the wire.
- Cut as little wire off the harness as possible.
- Ensure that each splice is at least 40mm (1.5 in) away from other splices, harness branches and connectors. This helps prevent moisture from bridging adjacent splices and causing damage.
- Strip the insulation.
- Select the correct size opening in the wire stripper or work down from the largest size.
- Strip approximately 7.5mm (5/16 in) of insulation from each wire to be spliced.
- Select the proper clip to secure the splice. Follow the instructions in the J-38125 in order to determine the proper clip size crimp tool and anvil.
- Overlap the 2 stripped wire ends and hold them between thumb and forefinger.
- Center the splice clip (2) over the stripped wires (1) and hold the clip in place.
- Ensure that the wires extend beyond the clip in each direction.
- Ensure that no insulation is caught under the clip.
- Center the crimp tool over the splice clip and wires.
- 8. Apply steady pressure until the crimp tool closes.
Ensure that no strands of wire are cut.
- Crimp the splice on each end (2).
- Apply 60/40 rosin core solder to the opening in the back of the clip. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the solder equipment.
- Tape the splice with yellow tape. Roll on enough tape in order to duplicate the thickness of the insulation on the existing wires.
- Additional yellow tape can be applied to the wire if the wire does not belong in a conduit or another harness covering. Use a winding motion in order to cover the first piece of tape.