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Post by andyw on Oct 31, 2017 13:52:06 GMT
 Am approaching the take out of the Steering Column loom with care, as very nervous of damaging something. So apologies for the stupid question!! I've got most of the connectors around the head of the Steering Column loom off, but am left with 2 big connection boxes (1 white, 1 black), which I'm struggling to split open. I've worked out that the, green, slide needs to be pulled horizontolly through the connector - but no luck with separating the separate connector units. Any advice, or is it just brute force? Thanks andy |
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Post by mikeeyboy on Oct 31, 2017 13:57:35 GMT
A vote for a bit of 'gentle persuasion' here. They can be quite tight to split
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Post by andyw on Nov 1, 2017 10:18:05 GMT
Thanks for your help.
Does the green 'slider' pull right through or just go to half way - before I give it some umph?
Cheers
Andy
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Post by gwnwar on Nov 1, 2017 18:02:58 GMT
Push connector together then pull the green lock pin.. It will not come all the way out.. pull connector apart may need a little wigging don't pull by the wires..
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Post by calibuild on Nov 5, 2017 2:47:14 GMT
If you take a screw driver, you can put it inside and gently push up on the inside, then switch to the other side etc. Those connectors aren't fun to get apart. Patience....
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Post by andyw on Nov 6, 2017 11:21:51 GMT
Thanks all, will take a deep breath and give it another go!!
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Post by andyw on Nov 8, 2017 11:32:53 GMT
Guys, I'm failing miserably with this! Has anyone got a photograph of what the connector looks like when its split apart, as I can't even see where the two halfs join and split from.
Thanks for your help.
Amdu
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Post by gwnwar on Nov 8, 2017 20:01:07 GMT
Are you pulling the green lock pin out enough..
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Post by tojeiro on Nov 9, 2017 8:51:01 GMT
This is what works for my Pull pin out as far as possible. You should be able to see the 2 parts, slight different plastic colour on mine.  by -Tojeiro 74-Turn plug and insert thin screwdriver (with battery disconnected) carefully in slot and push gently from inside You can see mine coming apart, does not need much leverage.  by -Tojeiro 74-And 2 pieces  by -Tojeiro 74- |
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Post by andyw on Nov 11, 2017 11:28:46 GMT
Guys, really appreciate your help thanks you very much. I'm off to give it a go.
Andy
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Post by andyw on Nov 11, 2017 12:08:52 GMT
Success!!
The connector on our MX 5 (1999) is of a slightly different design. The male unit does not overlap into the slot like on the photo, so you can not push against it. But after seeing the photos I could see that the only way to prise it out is to push a small screw driver between the walls of the male and female unit and gently twist to 'unlock' it.
Thanks again for your help. Was getting a bit frustrated with it!!
Andy
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