Easy ECU connector solution?
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Easy ECU connector solution?
Ugh, this is so stupid. I'm in the middle of a Megasquirt install and I broke the clip on one of the ECU connectors. It still locks in place but it is very difficult to get out. I will be swapping back and forth between stock and Megasquirt, so it's not the type of thing I can pretend won't suck later.
Is there an easy solution to this? I really, really don't want to cut and re-wire the new connector - I hate soldering without space to work in. And I certainly don't want to tear out and replace the whole harness. Only other thing I can think of is just shelling out $200 for a harness extension. It seems like overkill, but that may be the easy way. Anybody have any better suggestions?
Is there an easy solution to this? I really, really don't want to cut and re-wire the new connector - I hate soldering without space to work in. And I certainly don't want to tear out and replace the whole harness. Only other thing I can think of is just shelling out $200 for a harness extension. It seems like overkill, but that may be the easy way. Anybody have any better suggestions?
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Depin and replace the connector shell. With a good depinning tool and patience, it will take you an hour and cost you very little (shell should be maybe $15 at most). No soldering or repinning. Just take lots of photos and go slow so all the wires go back in the right spots. It will be better than new when you're done.
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