Wiring Harness: Testing and Inspection

AH00.19-P-1000-05A Assessment Of Damage In Wiring Harnesses

Always assess the damage thoroughly before repairing the wiring harnesses.

The following criteria must be observed:

Type of damage:
^ Damage caused by scorching/overheating, chafing, clamping, crushing, severing, fatigue, corrosion, cable chewed by an animal, assembly fault.

Cause of damage:
^ The cause for the damage must be determined to ensure that the damage does not reoccur after the wiring harness has been repaired.

Scope of the damage:
^ Which components are damaged?
^ Can the extent of the damage be exactly determined?
^ Can you be sure that no other components are damaged?

Repair options:
^ What are the options for repair?
^ Which replacement parts are available?