3.2 Temp sensor connector - help!, 3.2 Temp sensor connector - help! Options

[Biggles]

Hi all

I had to take the temp sensor electrical connector off my 3.2, and it snapped in half ! Any ideas how to repair this in situ without getting a whole new loom ? Can the wires be cut and a new plastic fitting be soucred and connected?

Cheers

Chris

[Superhawk996]

The trick is knowing which de-pin tool to use for a particular connector.

If you buy a used donor - you can use that to figure out how to de-pin yours so you’re not learning on yours with limited access in the vehicle.



Google is your friend - then trial and error.

I’ve done it a lot and can usually come up with the right tool and process in 5-10 minutes for the 1st one. Subsequent pins only take seconds once you know how to release them.

Other option is find a good automotive electric shop - they will have tools and knowledge to re-pin it pretty quickly. They might have a source for obtaining new connector housing too?

Note: the $7 version of these tools are pretty cheesy (soft metal) they will get the job done once or twice but they eventually break / fatigue. The more expensive kits will have steel or titanium working surfaces.

[Biggles]

The trick is knowing which de-pin tool to use for a particular connector.

If you buy a used donor - you can use that to figure out how to de-pin yours so you’re not learning on yours with limited access in the vehicle.



Google is your friend - then trial and error.

I’ve done it a lot and can usually come up with the right tool and process in 5-10 minutes for the 1st one. Subsequent pins only take seconds once you know how to release them.

Other option is find a good automotive electric shop - they will have tools and knowledge to re-pin it pretty quickly. They might have a source for obtaining new connector housing too?

Note: the $7 version of these tools are pretty cheesy (soft metal) they will get the job done once or twice but they eventually break / fatigue. The more expensive kits will have steel or titanium working surfaces.

Ok thanks. Lots of options !
On closer inspection it looks like the connector is molded onto the two pins? Maybe glue is my option?