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Electrical Connector Oxidation
Electrical Connector Oxidation
Author: Subaru Printable Version | Submit Feedback NUMBER: 07-31-86 DATE: 11-24-86 APPLICABILITY ALL SUBARU VEHICLES SUBJECT: OXIDATION OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TERMINALS THIS BULLETIN IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY If you encounter an electrical connector terminal which has become oxidized because of prolonged moisture exposure, this procedure will prevent reoccurrence. Material Needed: 1) one tube of dielectric silicone grease (manufacturers: Standard Motor Products, Permatex, Delco, Motorcraft, etc). 2) one spray can of electrical contact cleaner (manufacturers, CRC, Peramtex, etc.). THE PROCEDURE FOR PREVENTING OXIDATION OF CONNECTOR TERMINALS 1) Unplug the connectors and clean the terminals thoroughly with contact cleaner. Use compressed air to dry the terminals. 2) Fill both sides of the connectors with dielectric silicone grease. See Figure 1. 3) Plug the connectors together and wipe-off the excess grease. Connectors on vehicles located in high moisture areas have been filled with grease since March 8, 1986 starting with the following vin's: 4-Door..................238945 Station Wagon.......449576 XT Coupe..............315672 . Last edited by How-To Doc; 04-20-2010 at 06:20 PM. |
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