Schism64

I have a 95 4Runner with a loose and/or bad wire in one of the connectors that plug into the ECM, I can't figure out if I can pull the
wire out of the connector and repair or if I need to splice in a new connector.

Anyone know if you can pull a wire out of the connector? or do I just to cut it off and splice in a new connector?

thx

wyoming9

iTrader: (1)

Unless the pin is melted into the plastic they all can be removed .

Different plugs come apart in different ways

So figure out just what you need to do

Schism64

Thanks for reply; nothing melted, it's all intact.

connector won't come apart, should I/can I push it out from the back?
I surely don't want to pull it out.

wyoming9

iTrader: (1)

It should come out from the back with the wire attached

You might need a very small flat blade screw driver to get the pin to disengage

Now of Course I have the diagrams showing how to repin the plugs but can`t locate it

scope103

The manual wyoming9 is referring to is 451 pages long. It gives instructions on how to remove the pins from hundreds of different types of connectors. If you're brave, knock yourself out: http://wilbo666.pbworks.com/w/file/f...0(RM1022E).pdf

But, most of the connectors you will come across all come apart in pretty much the same way. The special tool is a very small blade screwdriver. You insert it from the harness side, and like picking a lock you find the plastic tab inside that holds the pin. Press it GENTLY out of the way, and the pin pops out.

What do you replace it with? Again, most of the pins (male and female) are pretty much the same design. I think these are correct https://www.theplugdealer.com/shop/p...rass-tin-25190 (I've never ordered these.) You need an inexpensive crimp tool like this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/SN-4...592133445.html (there's a shape in the jaws that folds over the tabs; it doesn't just crush the connector like the cheap-ass hardware store crimps.

Sound like too much work? Trust me; you'll be much happier replacing the pins than anything you can do with cheap splices. Every time I see a vehicle full of those splices (often behind the radio) it just makes me cry.

Schism64

This is why I love the forums, you guys are seriously the best!
Thanks so much Wyoming and Scopes!!

Exactly, exactly, exactly what I am looking for!

Schism64

But I'll probably still break it...lol