FCI Electronics
Manual Part No. 415988-001
Issued: (03/12/99)
Page 9 of 18
Rev. 05/18/06 EC V06-0481
Revision C
TROUBLESHOOTING
The troubleshooting information provided in the following chart will help to isolate and identify
crimping problems.
Troubleshooting Chart, PV
™
Receptacles
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:C Released .
STATUS: Printed: Feb 09, 2009