Information Bus: Service and Repair

1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Service and Repair
COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT WIRING REPAIR

NOTE: If either circuit 914 or circuit 915 is repaired or replaced without following the proper repair procedure, the operation of the Multiplex Communication Network will be degraded.

Circuit 914 and circuit 915 must be twisted at a rate of 33-40 twists per meter (3.3 feet) anytime replacement of either circuit is required. The twist must be within 10 centimeters (4.9 inches) of any connector termination point.

The conductor for circuit 914 and circuit 915 must be No. 20 AWG wire.
RENDER: 1.0x

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