Checking Cables And Wires; Handling On-Vehicle Battery - Dodge Stealth 1994 Service Manual

HOW TO DIAGNOSE

CHECKING CABLES AND WIRES

1. Check connections for looseness, rust and stains.
2. Check terminals and wires for corrosion by battery electro-
lyte, etc.
3. Check terminals and wires for open circuit or impending
open circuit.
4. Check wire insulation and coating for damage, cracks and
degrading.
5. Check conductive parts of terminals for contact with other
metallic parts (vehicle body and other parts).
continuity between attaching bolt(s) and vehicle body.
7. Check for incorrect wiring.
8. Check that wirings are so clamped as to prevent contact
with sharp corners of the vehicle body, etc. or hot parts
(exhaust manifold, pipe, etc.).
clearance from the fan pulley, fan belt and other rotating or
moving parts.
vehicle body and the vibrating parts such as the engine are
made with adequate allowance for vibrations.

HANDLING ON-VEHICLE BATTERY

When checking or servicing does not require power from the
on-vehicle battery, be sure to disconnect the cable from the
battery (-) terminal. This is to prevent problems that could be
caused by a short circuit. Disconnect the (-) terminal first and
reconnect it last.
Caution
1. Before connecting or disconnecting the negative cable,
be sure to turn off the ignition switch and the lighting
switch.
(If this is not done, there is the possibility of semicon-
ductor parts being damaged.)
2. After completion of the work steps [when the battery's
negative (-) terminal is connected], warm up the
engine and allow it to idle for approximately five
minutes under the conditions described below, in order
to stabilize the engine control conditions, and then
check to be sure that the idling is satisfactory.
Engine coolant temperature: 85 - 95°C (185 - 203°F)
Lights, electric fans, accessories: OFF
Transaxle: neutral position
(A/T models: "N" or "P")
Steering wheel: neutral (center) position