Re: Multi Function Temp Sensor ('86-91 5000/200TQ)

[Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made MSV96 say:

> Does anyone know where to obtain and how to replace this connector? Reason I
> ask, on mine the plastic connector housing is falling apart from heat so it is
> very difficult to connect to the MF switch and I think there is an
> intermittent lurking either in the connector or the switch. I can see how one
> could get a connector from a junker and splice the wires but that's kinda
> ugly. Can the connector be "rebuilt" with a new housing? Anyone BTDT on this?
> There must be someone. Have any part numbers and advice? I would like to
> address this when I replace the MF switch and will improvise if I have to but
> doing it so it looks "factory" would be nice. Also, when installing a new MF
> switch what thread sealent (if any) does one use? Are the threads tapered pipe
> thread? Mine seems to have a coolant seep out of the threaded area so any
> advice there would be appreceated as well. TIA

The connector is probably a standard AMP-type connector. Assuming
it is, you can buy new plug inserts, cut the old wires, crimp
the plug inserts onto the new ends, and insert them into the plug.

This is common practice in electronics. It would look perfectly
new, except the wires will be an inch shorter.

Do not use any sealant on the threads. I think there may have
been a washer there, but I doubt it. Both of mine just screwed
in and have never leaked.

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