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.
41 00... Handling Electrical System And Electronics
- 1.0 Battery
- Explosion hazard in the vicinity of the battery during welding and grinding work. The battery must be REMOVED .
- 2.0 Control units
- Control units with visible mechanical damages and/or electrical damages caused by accidents must be replaced.
- The following risks exist when the battery is connected:
- Damage to control units resulting from welding work on the body or a line short circuit.
- Accidental activation of airbags during straightening work on the body.
Because of these risks the ground cable must be DISCONNECTED prior to all repair work.
- Control units are designed for a temperature of 65 °C. The temperatures in a spray booth do not pose any problems. If a vehicle is in the spray booth at a displayed temperature of 80°C, the actual temperature of the vehicle is ≤ 60 °C (object temperature).
- Protect control units against the influence of heat >65 °C (e.g. during welding and drying work with infrared beams or hot air blowers).
- 3.0 Electrical wires and wiring harnesses
- Protect electrical wires and wiring harnesses against damage (e.g. during straightening and grinding work).
- Protect electrical wiring and wiring harnesses against the influence of heat >65 ° C (e.g. during welding and drying work with infrared beams or hot air blowers).
- Do not kink electrical wiring.
- 4.0 Optical fibres
- Follow instructions for handling OPTICAL FIBRES .
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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.
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