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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 | ||
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+ | * Do cross measurements between the individual wires in a cable to find short-circuits | ||
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+ | ===== Check connector ===== | ||
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. | ||