ELECTRONICS

FCI Electronics

Manual Part No. 415988-001

Issued: Date (03/12/99)

Page 9 of 18

Rev. 05/07/01 ECR V10337

Revision B

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TROUBLESHOOTING

The troubleshooting information provided in the following chart will help to isolate and identify

crimping problems.

Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

1. Bellmouth(s) is deformed or

improperly positioned on wire

barrel.

Terminal is not properly position in

crimping area.

Loosen the two 2-56 setscrews on

the side of the anvil holder and

reposition guide pins until proper

bellmouth(s) is achieved.

2. Disconnect (box) portion of

terminal is bent down.

Terminal is sticking in wire barrel

crimper

Replace wire barrel crimpers

3. The sides of the terminal’s wire

barrel are bent down.

Wire barrel crimper is defective.

Replace wire barrel crimpers

4. Flashings formed on the bottom

of the wire barrel are unequal or

abnormal.

Anvil is worn or broken.

Replace anvil

5. Insulation bulges between wire

and insulation barrels.

Wire is inserted too far into terminal.

Position the end of the insulation so

that it lies midway between the ends

of the wire barrel and the insulation

barrel.

6. Insulation bulges around

insulation barrel.

Wire size or insulation diameter is

incorrect for the terminal being

used.

Refer to section “Specifications” for

correct insulation diameter

requirements.

PDM: Rev:B

Released

STATUS:

Printed: Dec 19, 2002