chiwia . & | [| { 8 | anees / TECH TIPS Dixie Part Numbers: A-842 A-8117 S-8042A Applications: 1980 — 1982 Honda Accord Condition: The operator of the vehicle may observe one or more of the following conditions: – long, laboured cranking times – aconstant low battery conditions The technician may observe that the plastic 6 connector wiring harness connector is deformed. Cause: A potential cause for the above condition is the factory installed wiring that connects the alternator to the battery was undersized for the load, resulting in excessive heat generation and deformation of the terminals. Correction: The manufacturer issued the following parts to correct the problem: Wire harness repair kit (06389-SA6-305) – Six cavity connector (07692-0011200) – Terminal #9 — male (0792-0010900) – Terminal #10 — female (07692-00111000) Follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedures when installing the above parts. REV: 20100311 Courtesy of Dixie Archives TSB_885.doc Dixie Tech Tips are intended for use by professional technicians, and are not for the general public. They are written to inform technicians of conditions that may exist or as a guide to aid in diagnosing and servicing a vehicle. All references to original equipment manufactures, vehicle manufactures and any other Trade Mark names are for the sole purpose of identifying the vehicle and or part that the Tech Tip applies to. This document is property of Dixie Electric Ltd. and is not to be copied or distributed with out written permission.