grizzly Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 I have a wire that broke on the clip on connector. What is the best way to fix? Can the broken off part be removed and how or do I need to get a whole new connector and but new crimps on the wires Here is a pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacwjames Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 I was researching on another issue that might have required me to install pins into a wiring harness. The make special tools, there were a bunch of different options on Amazon. You can also buy new pins, and probably the special crimping tool. Do a Youtube search on how to replace pins on a wiring harness and you'll get lots of hits. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvrtoofast Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 The wires in these clips are held in place by a plastic retainer. Have a look at the other holes and you will see a little tab that keeps it in. You can depress that tab with a small stiff wire or pick and remove the connector. You may be able to pull open the connector and put in a new wire. If not you'll need to search for a wire connector that fits in your clip. first step is to get it out and then assess the next steps. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cherry Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 NOT an expert…but do some research. There is probably a tool for pulling out the unused terminals in the connector. They were crimped and then inserted into whichever hole was needed. If you only have two wires, find the removal tool, pop out the broken one…then an unused one. Recrimp the unused one and put it back into the orginal hole for that wire. I DOUBT, if you pull the plug, that there is any differences in the snapped in connectors… MOLEX is what i think it is. YouTube probably has a video on removing and Amazon probably sells one or YouTube shows you how to without a tool 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 EVO Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Yeah, that one will be a challenge to remove with no wire to push / pull on, while holding the lock clip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyronTruex Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 A molex tool should push it right out. It is a round tube with a handle. There are basically two sizes available. Buy an inexpensive crimping tool to install a new pin. Do not solder the wire to the pin except in an emergency. Soldering makes the wire a solid wire and much more prone to breaking. Looks like you already experienced some sort of vibration breaking the wire. Strain relief the wires after repairing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution dl_racing427 Posted August 12, 2023 Solution Share Posted August 12, 2023 That looks to be a very common series of Molex connector. I've disassembled those many times. A thin pick can be used to depress the tab and remove the pins. Molex also makes a special tool for this. Search Youtube for instructional videos, I'm sure you'll find something explaining the connector type. Once you positively ID the series, pins are available at most electronics supply houses. Try Digi-Key online. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandick66 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Make sure you pull the fuse, or power down the leveling system before you start poking around in there. The last thing you need is to short something and ruin the board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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