TEMPORARY WIRING HARNESS REPAIR

The following method to repair wiring harnesses is ● Wind a layer of vinyl insulation tape up to the cable
temporary. Do not attempt to repair wiring on any cover at each end of the repair section.
system sensors as these are sealed and should only
be replaced with a new component.
NOTE: When soldering a cable, use RESIN CORE
SOLDER only, other types of solder may result in
further damage.
● Locate damaged portion of the harness, cut away
outer protective cover on both sides of the
damaged area.

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● Make a paper trough, apply silicon rubber

compound (non hardening sealant) over the
repaired section up to the outer protective cover.

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● Using a suitable solvent, clean about 50 MM. (2

inches) from each cover end.
● Strip about 13 MM. (½ inch) of insulation from the
wires. Do not cut away any of the wire strands.

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● Allow the compound to cure then cover the area

with insulation tape. Overlap the tape at least 50
MM. (2 inches) over each end of the protective
cover.
● Check the operation of the equipment.
IMPORTANT: Replace the damaged cable as soon
as possible, this is only a temporary repair and water
or chemical ingression can cause additional damage
to the equipment.
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● Twist two bare leads together for each damaged

lead, be sure to match wire colors, then solder the
leads using resin core solder. Tape each repaired
lead with vinyl insulation tape.