Wiring harness pin extraction tool?
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I just used a pin, you know the ones with the plastic **** on the end used for sewing? Just so you dont ***** yourself. Once you do a couple of wires you get the knack then its easy.
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I believe i do have a sewing pin, a dental pick would be good. I am sure there are more ways of doing this, even possibly a tool you could buy. I can't seem to find it though. I got a harness connector right here so I am trying to learn it.
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Ok I figured it out on a spare harness connector with pins. I wrapped the wire in needle nose pliers and tugged in down away from the plastic clip. The wires slide out, wish I could find a tool for this though.
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The absolute best tool for the job is a set of the small screwdrivers from Advance/Auto Zone. You know the ones - in the small plastic case with various small sizes for eye glasses on up, both flat and philips. Forget the philips and go to the flat, the next to the smallest flat screwdriver is perfect. I have pulled many, many, many wires out of EVERY fd connector and I use this small screwdriver to do them all. Once you fully understand how wires are retained in the connectors, then you will be a master.....like me
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The absolute best tool for the job is a set of the small screwdrivers from Advance/Auto Zone. You know the ones - in the small plastic case with various small sizes for eye glasses on up, both flat and philips. Forget the philips and go to the flat, the next to the smallest flat screwdriver is perfect. I have pulled many, many, many wires out of EVERY fd connector and I use this small screwdriver to do them all. Once you fully understand how wires are retained in the connectors, then you will be a master.....like me
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Ahhh awesome. If you could, can you find it somehow and post it in this thread? What do you guys use to do this type of stuff? Thank you!
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http://www.who-sells-it.com/cy/motec...-fullsize.html
the yellow handled one is the pin removal tool. Is that what your talking about?
the yellow handled one is the pin removal tool. Is that what your talking about?
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http://www.who-sells-it.com/cy/motec...-fullsize.html
the yellow handled one is the pin removal tool. Is that what your talking about?
the yellow handled one is the pin removal tool. Is that what your talking about?
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I've found something that looks like an ice pick at military surplus stores, it works very well and was only a couple bucks. It's long and thin, made of a hard metal (maybe tempered stainless steel) so it doesn't bend due to how thin it is. Dental picks work well also, but sometimes the curvature of the tip makes them harder to use with longer connector housings. Get a few scrap harnesses and practice a lot; once you get the technique down, you'll be able to remove pins even without good tools.
Many OEM automotive connectors are made by Bosch or Amp / Tyco. They aren't always available for sale to the public.
Many OEM automotive connectors are made by Bosch or Amp / Tyco. They aren't always available for sale to the public.
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#21
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contact (www.autosportwiring.com) they may have a tool to remove wiring from a harness they make harnesses and sell replacement wires with pins attached if you should brake one.
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#22
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http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-66-039.../dp/B00002X29G
this is all you need - every bit of $5.00
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this is all you need - every bit of $5.00
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The very smallest flat blade from this set is exactly what I use, in fact I had to use it on my recent automatic transmission shifter project.
Works VERY well.
#23
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Originally Posted by Rotary Experiment Seven
There is a specific tool to remove pins. I know Motec sells one. The tool is star shaped with multiple ends for different pins. I can't seem to find a pic right now.
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Right on, glad to finally find the right tools for the job.
Now for my next question, where can you get the pins for the harness terminal?
http://www.wpsracing.com/wihapipaof10.html
Now for my next question, where can you get the pins for the harness terminal?
http://www.wpsracing.com/wihapipaof10.html
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