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Diode Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Locate the diode in the A/C clutch wire harness and remove the protective covering.
  3. Remove the diode from the wire harness while paying attention to the current flow direction. See Fig 1.
  4. Remove the insulation from the wires in the harness. Only remove enough insulation to solder in the new diode.
  5. Install the new diode in the harness, making sure current flow is correct. If necessary refer to the appropriate wiring diagram for current flow. Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS .
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to the diode and wiring, DO NOT use acid core solder.
  6. Solder the connections together using rosin core type solder only.
  7. Tape the diode to the harness using electrical tape making, sure the diode is completely sealed from the elements.
  8. Reconnect the negative battery cable, and test A/C clutch operation.
Fig 1: Diode Identification
GC0007428Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - CURRENT FLOW
2 - BAND INDICATES CURRENT FLOW
3 - DIODE AS SHOWN IN WIRE DIAGRAMS
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