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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1999LESABRE V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEBODY CONTROL SYSTEMSBODY CONTROL MODULEDIAGRAMSDIAGNOSTIC AIDSCONNECTOR REPAIRSREPAIRING CONNECTOR TERMINALS
1999 Buick LeSabre V6-3.8L VIN K
Repairing Connector Terminals
1999 Buick LeSabre V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Repairing Connector Terminals
The following repair procedures can be used to repair Push to Seat, Pull to Seat or Weather Pack(R) terminals. Some terminals do not require all steps shown. Skip those that do not apply for your immediate terminal repair. The Terminal Repair Kit (J 38125-A) contains further information.
1. Cut off terminal between core and insulation crimp (minimize wire loss) and remove seal for Weather Pack(R) terminals.
2. Apply correct seal per gauge size of wire and slide back along wire to enable insulation removal (Weather Pack(R) terminals only).
3. Remove Insulation.
4. Align seal with end of cable insulation. (Weather Pack(R) terminals only).
5. Position strip (and seal for Weather Pack(R)) in terminal.
6. Hand crimp core wings.
7. Hand crimp insulation wings (non Weather Pack(R)). Hand crimp insulation wings around seal and cable (Weather Pack(R)).
8. Solder all hand crimp terminals.
1. Cut off terminal between core and insulation crimp (minimize wire loss) and remove seal for Weather Pack(R) terminals.
2. Apply correct seal per gauge size of wire and slide back along wire to enable insulation removal (Weather Pack(R) terminals only).
3. Remove Insulation.
4. Align seal with end of cable insulation. (Weather Pack(R) terminals only).
5. Position strip (and seal for Weather Pack(R)) in terminal.
6. Hand crimp core wings.
7. Hand crimp insulation wings (non Weather Pack(R)). Hand crimp insulation wings around seal and cable (Weather Pack(R)).
8. Solder all hand crimp terminals.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.