Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
61 13... Crimping stop parts
Necessary preliminary work:
- Cut cables to length and strip insulation
Special tools for wiring harness repairs.
Spare parts for vehicle electrical system (stop parts and housings):
- Sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service.
1. Crimping stop parts up to 2.5 mm 2
Crimping Micro Quadlock System contacts (MQS).
- Special tool 61 4 320
Crimping Micro Power Quadlock contacts (MPQ).
- Special tool 61 4 325
Crimping miscellaneous stop parts up to 2.5 mm2
- Special tool 61 4 328
2. Crimping stop parts including and over 2.5 mm 2
Crimping load current contacts (LSK 8).
- Special tool 61 0 210
Crimping SLK 2.8.
- Special tool 61 0 220
Crimping double spring contact (DFK 40)
Crimping MAK 8
- Special tool 61 0 230
Checking crimping
Check insulation crimping (8) and wire crimp (9) against following illustrations to ensure crimps are correctly located.
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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.