How are electrical connectors tested for their integrity?
Depending on application requirements, housings with locking mechanisms may be tested under various environmental simulations that include physical shock and vibration, water spray, dust, etc. to ensure the integrity of the electrical connection and housing seals.
What happens when there are too many wires in a connector?
When there are too many wires in a connector that is designed for a single wire this can cause serious fire hazard issues if a short occurs or the wires begin to arc. It can also cause voltage drop issues if some wires have a more secure connection than others.
Where is the IAC valve on a Honda?
If the valve is within specifications, unplug the electrical connector and remove the valve. Depending on your Honda year and model, the IAC valve may be attached to the side or bottom of the throttle body. It may be held in place by two or three socket-head screws that you can remove using an Allen wrench.
How are electrical connectors used to reduce installation time?
They also allow the creation of composite cable assemblies that can reduce equipment installation time by reducing the number of individual cable and connector assemblies. Some connectors are designed such that certain pins make contact before others when inserted, and break first on disconnection.
If the valve is within specifications, unplug the electrical connector and remove the valve. Depending on your Honda year and model, the IAC valve may be attached to the side or bottom of the throttle body. It may be held in place by two or three socket-head screws that you can remove using an Allen wrench.
How can I tell if my light connector is bad?
If only one fiber won’t transmit light, most likely a connector is bad. Diagnosing the faulty one can be a problem. Check the fiber in the end of the connector ferrule with a microscope, looking for dirt, cracks in the fiber or a really bad polish. If both ferrule connectors look OK, the problem is internal.
Depending on application requirements, housings with locking mechanisms may be tested under various environmental simulations that include physical shock and vibration, water spray, dust, etc. to ensure the integrity of the electrical connection and housing seals.
What are the dangers of Insecure mounting of connectors?
Insecure mounting of connectors (primarily chassis-mounted) can contribute significantly to the risk of failure, especially when subjected to extreme shock or vibration.