ECU conector pins removal

[David Head]

Electronics stores have them. I've even seen them at Autozone. The connectors
basically have expanding catches/clips that lock them into the housing. The
tools slide over the connectors in several fashions, compressing the catch and
allowing the connector to be removed.
Audi techs have a special repair kit for fixing problems like this. It has the
release tools, replacement connectors and the special crimpers needed. My
friendly local tech spend 3 weeks chasing a bad connection in a wiring harness
on a brand new TT.
These tools are avail via the net, also. I'll post this to the list - someone
will know a site...

Britt Crowell wrote:

> is this something i can get at an electronics store, or a weird audi thing?
> any help will be greatly appreciated.
> Britt
>
> Britt Crowell
> TCD MARCOM webmaster
> Crowell Consulting Inc.
> 970-484-4995
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Head" <v8q at bellsouth.net>
> To: "Britt Crowell" <britt at fortcollins.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 5:42 AM
> Subject: Re: ECU conector pins removal
>
> > If you haven't gotten an answer yet - there are special tools that release
> those connectors individually on your ECU connector. They can be replaced
> and recrimped.
> >
> > Britt Crowell wrote:
> >
> > > This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
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> > > I have two broken wires on my ECU connector. The wires broke very close
> to the end of the pins in the connector. I've having a hell of a time
> getting them out with out trashing the connector. Any BTDT? whats the trick?
> > >
> > > Britt Crowell
> > > TCD MARCOM webmaster
> > > Crowell Consulting Inc.
> > > 970-484-4995
> > > --
> >