multiway connectors in xantia n/s footwell

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multiway connectors in xantia n/s footwell

Post by frankie »

The multiway connectors in the passenger footwell do not work well underwater <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>. Now their performance at low tide has been compromised by the build up of corrosion and electrolysis that has occurred as a result of the regular flooding under the drenched carpet.
When do you need to be able to disconnect these connectors? Is there any reason to keep a connector at this point in the loom or is it sensible to butt-join the cables and apply glue-laden heatshrink to prevent corrosion and water ingress reoccurring. Was it just a convenient place to spilt the loom during manufacture?
The car handles like a boat and it takes on water like one, any ideas where they put the bilge pump?
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Post by wheeler »

i dont think there will be any need to disconnect it again (except replacing the loom) the ideal repair method is to use Raychem connectors,these are crimped butt joints already coated in glue/sealant,just heat them up. you get them at main dealers & possibly maplins.
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