Do not operate the main battery switch under load.
Do not use jump leads after the battery has been removed.
Sensors and electric actuators on control units must never be con-
nected individually or between external power sources for the pur-
pose of testing, but only in connection with the control unit in ques-
tion.
It is not permitted to pull plugs off while the voltage supply is
switched on (terminal 15 "ON")! Switch the voltage supply "OFF"
first and pull out the plug.
Even with an existing polarity reversal protection incorrect polarity
must be strictly avoided. Incorrect polarity can cause damage to
control units!
Plug-in connectors on control units are only dust and water tight if
the mating connector is plugged on! Control units must be pro-
tected against spray water, until the mating connector is finally
plugged on!
Unauthorized opening of control electronics (Microcontroller MC),
modifications or repairs in the wiring can cause severe malfunc-
tions.
Do not use any radio equipment or mobile phones in the vehicle
cab without a proper aerial or in the vicinity of the control elec-
tronics!
Over the years corrosion and contamination can create high con-
tact resistances in plugs and switches, wiring looms affected by
“copper worm” (corrosion) are poor conductors. In extreme inci-
dents such a component will be absolutely dead, while minor
damage more or less reduces the performance of the affected con-
sumers to a noticeable extent.
In many cases it is enough to examine the components visually:
Green male connectors of plugs, neglected switch contacts must
be mechanically cleaned and reassembled with some contact
spray. Cables core showing green discolouration must be replaced.
A resistance measurement provides exact information about the
conductivity.
The machine has not been driven for a few days, and the battery is
almost empty? This may be caused by a “surreptitious consumer”
in the electrical network of the machine, of a leakage current
simply “draws” your battery empty. Such a leakage current can be
caused by e.g. the ignition lock, a defect switch, a relay or a
clamped or chafed cable.
A leakage current can be located by a amperage
measurement with a multimeter.
Switches, plugs, wiring looms
Leakage currents
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