Wiring System Testing Caution - Modify Probe Tips (87-2-5)

Publication date: 1987-01-28
Reference number: 87-2-5

WIRING SYSTEM TESTING CAUTION - MODIFY PROBE TIPS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 87-2-5, Date of Issue: January 28, 1987

WIRING - CONTINUITY TESTING OF CONNECTOR TERMINALS - DIAGNOSTIC TIP

APPLICATION

Models: Ford: 1984-86 Capri, LTD

1984-87 Escort, EXP, Tempo, Mustang, Thunderbird, Crown Victoria

1986-87 Taurus

Lincoln-Mercury: 1984-87 Lynx, Topaz, Cougar, Grand Marquis, Mark Vll, Continental, Lincoln Town Car

1986-87 Sable

Ford Light Truck: 1984-87 Ranger, Bronco ll, Bronco, E-Series, F-Series

Bulletin No.: 87-2-5

Date: January 28, 1987

ISSUE

This article is being republished in its entirety to advise dealership personnel of the following source for purchasing an electrical circuit continuity tester with the modified probe tip. A number of driveability conditions may be caused by loose terminal connections in the wiring harness connectors. Connector terminals can be spread or damaged by "jamming" the tip of the ice pick-type test probes into the connector ends when diagnosing electrical wiring concerns.

ACTION

To prevent damage to the connector terminals, we recommend modifying the probe tip for testing as illustrated in Fig. Fig 1 or purchasing an electrical circuit continuity tester from the following source.

Model #90-6060 Continuity Tester

Dingman Electric, Inc.

4894 E. Huron River Drive

Belleville, Michigan 48111

Main Office (313) 697-9151

Contact: Mr. J. M. Dulmage (Jim)

Fig 1: Probe tip Modification