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 When suspecting damages to a cable it needs to be checked thoroughly. The possible electrical damage can be divided in two categories: short-circuits and broken circuits. When suspecting damages to a cable it needs to be checked thoroughly. The possible electrical damage can be divided in two categories: short-circuits and broken circuits.
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       * Check for indications of the cable having been caught on something. A cable that has been caught can have become disconnected internally.       * Check for indications of the cable having been caught on something. A cable that has been caught can have become disconnected internally.
   * Measure with a multimeter set to continuity (beep) mode   * Measure with a multimeter set to continuity (beep) mode
-      *+      * Use the [[user_manuals:electrical_drawings|electrical drawings ]]to make sure that each individual wire has connection between both ends 
 +      * Do cross measurements between the individual wires in a cable to find short-circuits
  
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 Always check any connectors on the cable too. Disconnect the connector and check for signs of water, dirt and corrosion. Clean it and dry it and spray it with 5-56 or WD-40. Always check any connectors on the cable too. Disconnect the connector and check for signs of water, dirt and corrosion. Clean it and dry it and spray it with 5-56 or WD-40.