Fusible Link Replacement; Terminal/Connector Repair-Molex Connectors; Wire Repair; Molex Connector Repair - Dodge 1997 Neon WIRING DIAGRAMS Owner's Manual

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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
(2) Remove 1 inch of insulation from each end of
the wire.
(3) Place a piece of heat shrink tubing over one
side of the wire. Make sure the tubing will be long
enough to cover and seal the entire repair area.
(4) Spread the strands of the wire apart on each
part of the exposed wire (example 1). (Fig. 13)
(5) Push the two ends of wire together until the
strands of wire are close to the insulation (example
2) (Fig. 13)
(6) Twist the wires together (example 3) (Fig. 13)
(7) Solder the connection together using rosin core
type solder only. Do not use acid core solder.
(8) Center the heat shrink tubing over the joint,
and heat using a heat gun. Heat the joint until the
tubing is tightly sealed and sealant comes out of both
ends of the tubing.
(9) Secure the wire to the existing ones to prevent
chafing or damage to the insulation
(10) Connect battery and test all affected systems.
Fig. 13 Wire Repair

FUSIBLE LINK REPLACEMENT

On PL vehicles there is a fusible link placed
between the output terminal of the generator and the
engine starter motor terminal. A service part is avail-
able if this fusible link requires replacement.
This service part has the eyelet that attaches to
the starter motor. If the fusible link requires replace-
8W - 01 GENERAL INFORMATION
ment this indicates a problem in the charging/start-
ing system that needs to be corrected.
Replacement of the fusible link is the same as
repairing a wire. Refer to the wiring repair informa-
tion in this section for soldering information.
TERMINAL/CONNECTOR REPAIR-MOLEX
CONNECTORS
(1) Disconnect battery.
(2) Disconnect the connector from its mating half/
component.
(3) Insert the terminal releasing special tool 6742
into the terminal end of the connector (Fig. 14).
(4) Using special tool 6742 release the locking fin-
gers on the terminal (Fig. 15).
(5) Pull on the wire to remove it from the connec-
tor.
(6) Repair or replace the connector or terminal, as
necessary.
Fig. 14 Molex Connector Repair
Fig. 15 Using Special Tool 6742
PL