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question about pig tails

Old 04-27-2011, 10:26 PM
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Hi,
i don't know how i can remove the pig tails from the head light switch connector.
i found out so far that you have to lift this little plastic stopper but the pig
tail won't come off.

Need help

Thanks
Old 04-28-2011, 02:45 AM
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Get the special tool that releases the tab...the pigtails come out the back of the connector.
I think ECS has the tool.

I bought a couple connectors før the ignition coils on my 2K4.2...the connectors wouldn't fit the terminal posts on my engine wiring harness although the connector per se was fine once I cut and soldered and shrink wrapped/insulated the new connectors in place.

Why do you want to remove the pigtails from the headlight switch connector anyway?
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Here is what the tool looks like...



And they work by inserting into the slots on either side of the pin connection...

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Sweet tools..found them on Assenmacher. But steep $$. Here are alternatives:
I think I'll just keep my cheapo tool that came with the connector.
IIRC, this one came with the tool. It's the 4-pin connector for 2K4.2A6 V8 ignition coil.

http://www.importec.com/20113_40_englisch.pdf


Here's a complete set for $69.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Pin_..._Tool/ES11414/

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