anyone know if sears or some other store caries the ecu pin tools?

 

I do.
Paypal me $10 and I'll send you a pin removal tool.
Or... you could take a paper clip and file or grind the end until you get a nice flat
tip on it.

Also, glass repair screw drivers work well, some times you have to grind or file the tip to get them to go into the plugs.

 

Go get a sewing needle kit. They come with thick pins you can use. Even a thick pin is still small enough to fit into the plug.