Wire Connector
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Wire Connector
This little dude has been breaking my ***** trying to disconnect it. Looks like you'd press it at the arrow and pull it off. Ain't happening.
Anyone got a idea?
Anyone got a idea?
Ya know, I've taken that wire off HD starters probably 30 times and never had to slow down enough to look at how that connector comes off. I would guess the white plastic locking tab locks in behind the black solenoid socket. give it a reach around on the right side there and see if you can get it to come.
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Kevin714. I think you're on the right track, that's what I'd do too.
It looks dry. I'd shoot a bit of electric parts cleaner in or maybe some other fluid (PB Blaster), then a small screwdriver.
Do not use a BFH on plastic.
It looks dry. I'd shoot a bit of electric parts cleaner in or maybe some other fluid (PB Blaster), then a small screwdriver.
Do not use a BFH on plastic.
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I just changed the starter on my '07. That connector is a bit fiddly. You do push on the tab like your arrow shows. It took me a few tries before it just slid off. When it did come off easily, I couldn't figure out what the hold up was.
EDIT: Push on the tab right up against the socket that it's plugged into.
Tom
EDIT: Push on the tab right up against the socket that it's plugged into.
Tom
Last edited by Tom H; Apr 30, 2024 at 01:15 PM.
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Over the years I have found out that if a connector is not coming apart easily it is because I have not pushed the securing tab in far enough.
Try pushing on the tab using a small screwdriver for leverage.
Try pushing on the tab using a small screwdriver for leverage.
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I tried using 90 degree needle nose pliers on it. Didn't budge,
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