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Correct tool
« on: March 22, 2016, 10:24:12 pm »
Hi all,

I managed to break the clip on the connector that plugs into the MAF, I've got a new connector from VW ready to fit. Does anyone know what is the correct tool to press the wire clips out of the connector housing? I have no idea what they are called!

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Re: Correct tool
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2016, 10:44:13 pm »
you'll need a pin removal tool, but there are many different ones for god knows how many electrical connectors, I'm guessing you'll need one with 2 prongs to push in either side of the connector? or use paper clips
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Re: Correct tool
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2016, 10:48:53 pm »
Thanks mate, yeah it'll be the two for either side of the pins. Do you know what they are called? Is it just a pin removal tool?

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Re: Correct tool
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2016, 11:01:47 pm »
this is a very generic tool as there are different sizes needed for different plugs/sockets but it'll probably do the job.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/311171376685?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=122&chn=ps&googleloc=&poi=2826&campaignid=207297426&device=c&adgroupid=13585920426&rlsatarget=pla-131843266866&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=122&ul_noapp=true

or grind an old fork down which is what I did before I bought a proper set of tools
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Re: Correct tool
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2016, 11:15:23 pm »
That's bang on! Thanks for your help mate, really appreciate it!  :happy2: