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Loose ECT sensor connector

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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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Default Loose ECT sensor connector

My ECT senor, single pin connector, the one that's under the distributor, is super loose to where my coolant gauge needle bounce to every bump on the road.

I want to avoid cutting the wire to the connector, any suggestions?
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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Default Re: Loose ECT sensor connector

maybe take off the connector, and with a small pair of pliers squeeze it gently, then reconnect it. the only other way is to cut it and put on another fitting (female).
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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alright, ill give it a shot tomorrow.
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 07:00 AM
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honestly those connectors get brittle and break eventually. snip off the connector, strip some of the wire and use a red (22-18ga) butt connector as a new connection. fits perfectly over the sensor.
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by dpetro1
honestly those connectors get brittle and break eventually. snip off the connector, strip some of the wire and use a red (22-18ga) butt connector as a new connection. fits perfectly over the sensor.
that's true, mines is cracked at the fitting and last resort is to snip them off and try your solution.

Thanks!
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