Ignition - Open Circuit Due to Corrosion

Figure 13:

Article No. 86-25-5


IGNITION - OPEN CIRCUIT DUE TO CORROSION


FORD 1986 MARK VII, CONTINENTAL

Loss of the ignition circuit may be caused by corrosion of the #16 splice to the wire harness (14290). The corrosion area is located on the driver's side front fender apron, forward of the air suspension compressor, Figure 13.

Figure 14:

To correct this, repair the #16 splice using the following service procedure:

1. Locate and repair the #16 splice, Figure 14. Refer to TSB 86-3-11 for butt-splice procedure.

NOTE: DO NOT USE ACID CORE SOLDER.

2. Wrap the repaired area with pressure-sensitive waterproof tape. Leave the repaired area out of the convoluted tubing to avoid any future corrosion.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP14290B86
TIME: 0.5 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 14290 - Code: 84