I was unable to follow the Recommended Action in Van's 11 Feb 2013 notification. Reason was because my WH-00031 harness was made using 18 gauge wires. Tool ICM INSRT/EXTRCT cannot be used to remove sockets 1 and 14 from the 25-Pin d-sub connector when 18 gauge wire is used in the sockets.
The Tool ICM INSRT/EXTRCT was intended to be used with 22 gauge or smaller wire.
I made the swap by cutting the wires to sockets 1 and 14, swapped the wires, spliced and soldered the splice, then used heat shrink to cover the splices.
I advised Van's Tech Support that a different Recommended Action for subject functionality correction is needed.
Cordially,
Fred Carnes
The Tool ICM INSRT/EXTRCT was intended to be used with 22 gauge or smaller wire.
I made the swap by cutting the wires to sockets 1 and 14, swapped the wires, spliced and soldered the splice, then used heat shrink to cover the splices.
I advised Van's Tech Support that a different Recommended Action for subject functionality correction is needed.
Cordially,
Fred Carnes