Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution-VII Workshop Manual page 562

00-12
GENERAL -
Connector disconnected or improperly
connected
Defective connector contact
Harness wire breakage
at terminal section
Low contact pressure
Good
How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
CONNECTOR INSPECTION
VISUAL INSPECTION
Connector is disconnected or improperly connected
D
Connector pins are pulled out
D
Due to harness tension at terminal section
D
Low contact pressure between male and female terminals
D
Low connection pressure due to rusted terminals or foreign
D
matter lodged in terminals
Bad
CONNECTOR PIN INSPECTION
If the connector pin stopper is damaged, the terminal
connections (male and female pins) will not be perfect even
if the connector body is connected, and the pins may pull
out of the reverse side of the connector. Therefore, gently
pull the harnesses one by one to make sure that no pins
pull out of the connector.
CONNECTOR ENGAGEMENT INSPECTION
Use the special tool (connector pin connection pressure
MB991219
inspection harness of the inspection harness set) to inspect
the engagement of the male pins and females pins. (Pin
drawing force : 1 N or more)