Mahindra XUV700 2021 Diagnostic Manual page 10

Diagnostic Manual
XUV700 (Diesel)
INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTION
Most intermittent electrical problems are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. It is
also possible for a sticking component or relay to cause a problem. First ask the customer for
details about the driving conditions, weather conditions, frequency of occurrence and trouble
symptoms and then try to recreate the trouble symptoms. Before replacing a component or
wiring assembly, check the following items.
• Connectors / inter—connector are fully locked
• Check for water traces in the fuse or relay box / connectors
• Any spread terminals or pin back out
• Terminals in the wiring assembly are fully seated into the connector/component and locked
into position
• Dirt or corrosion on the terminals. Any amount of corrosion or dirt could cause an
intermittent problems
• Damaged connector/component casing exposing the item to dirt or moisture
• Wire insulation that has rubbed through, causing a short to ground
• Some or all of the wiring strands broken inside of the insulation
• Wiring broken inside of the insulation
Carry out the following checks with the connectors and components to confirm whether the
trouble symptom occurs.
• Gently shake the connector up, down and to the left and right
• Gently shake the wiring harness up, down and to the left and right.
• Gently shake the fuse / relay board, etc. by hand.
• Gently shake the wiring harness at the location of hanging and other moving parts
The repair methods given by the manufacturer in this document are based on the technical specifications, current at the time of release. The methods may be modified as a result of changes introduced by the
manufacturer in the production of the various component units and accessories from which the vehicles are manufactured. The reproduction, translation, transmission, in part of or whole of the present document, are
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MAN-01065
OCT - 2021/Rev 1