Troubleshooting — Precautions to take when servicing an electrical system
Z-GI-11prose procedureMX-3 Wiring Diagram booklet. Top-left tab 'Z-GI-11', bottom-right page code 'Z-11'.
Precautions to take when servicing an electrical system
Note the following items when servicing the electrical system.
WARNING
Do not alter the wiring or electrical equipment in any way; this may damage the vehicle or cause a fire from short-circuiting a circuit or overloading it.
The negative (−) battery cable must be removed first and installed last.
CAUTION
Be sure that the ignition and other switches are off before disconnecting or connecting the battery cables. Failure to do so may damage the semiconductor components.
Secure harnesses with provided clamps to take up slack.
CAUTION
Clamp all harnesses near vibrating components (for example, the engine) to remove slack and to prevent contact resulting from vibration.
Do not handle electrical components roughly or drop them.
Do not replace with fuses exceeding specified capacity.
CAUTION
Replacing a fuse with one of a larger capacity than designated may damage components or cause a fire.
Tape areas of the harness that may rub or bump against sharp edges to protect it from damage.
When mounting components, be sure the harness is not caught or damaged.
Disconnect heat-sensitive parts (for example, relays and ECU) when performing maintenance (such as welding) where temperatures may exceed 80°C (176°F).
Make sure that the connectors are securely connected when installed.