Parking sensor connector: separate?

MissMoppet · 4th March 2023, 14:43

OK I give up. Am trying to cure continuous beep on reversing sensor - bumper off (Tourer) want to clean contacts on the connector but cannot for the life of me separate this connector. Any ideas most welcome, thanks.

Matt_75 · 4th March 2023, 18:47

Sometimes squeezing the release clip with a pair of pliers rather than your fingers gives the millimeter of extra clearance required to release it. If you've already tried that, a squirt of WD40 and bit of time for it to work its way between the two connectors might do the trick. Give it a good clean out with electrical contact cleaner afterwards.

Typhoon190 · 4th March 2023, 19:42

Perhaps get some electrical contact cleaner and clean it off as much as possible. If the plug is caked in silt then pushing down the release tab might not allow it to release.

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Arctic · 4th March 2023, 21:47

As above clean the connector spray contact cleaner, not WD40 squeeze tang then use a small screwdriver in the slot to help open the plug.

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MissMoppet · 5th March 2023, 08:03

Many thanks again Steve: what would we do without you? If this doesn't Stop The Beep I know I've got to delve into the boot and look at the module. MOT tomorrow.

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Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,710 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	Perhaps get some electrical contact cleaner and clean it off as much as possible. If the plug is caked in silt then pushing down the release tab might not allow it to release. New plug housings are available from here. 14 Way Sumitomo HW Series Connector Grey Male / Female https://www.automotiveconnectors.com/housings.html