Brake fluid level switch - how to replace - Page 2

xsport · 18th May 2024, 20:34

OK.So back to the ABS module. ! What is actually wrong with your existing plug ? Have you broken/damaged the pins/contacts . If it only wants a clean up ,can you not look for a cleaning fluid for this job. Its ok looking for another plug connector , but you have 40 pins to re solder !! Why dont you repin or repair your existing ones damage or corrosion ....

bearhouse · 19th May 2024, 05:00

My ABS plug is corroded. I would like to re-pin but can't see how the open the plug. There are two blue clips to slide and four black lugs to unclip but it still won't open and I don't want to use undue force. Any idea how to open? Then once open, does anyone have the part number for the AMP crimps used? Or do we just use a generic Molex type crimp?

I've counted and on my car there are 27 wires on the ABS plug so I'm happy to splice a replacement plug in. The difficulty is finding a plug from a V6 with traction control. Rover only fitted the pins for the specific model car. I have a plug from a diesel model but it doesn't have 3 pins for he KV6 and 1 pin for traction control. Again, I could add the pins if I could open it.

I've tried various breakers for ABS plugs but the leave them on when they sell the ABS pump and the pumps are as rare as hens teeth for my model.

Any suggestions and advice greatly appreciated.

SD1too · 19th May 2024, 06:58

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Originally Posted by bearhouse

My ABS plug is corroded. I would like to re-pin but can't see how the open the plug ... Any idea how to open?

I'll have access to one tomorrow Terry. I'll have a look to see if I can work it out (unless someone else can provide the answer straight away).

Simon

bearhouse · 19th May 2024, 13:31

Thanks Simon. I don’t suppose you have a spare V6 ABS plug?

I’ve had a look at the diesel connector I have. The unused wire holes have a blue bung in to presumably prevent dust / dirt / liquid getting into the ABS pump. The holes that have pins and hence wires in also have a seal around each wire which is almost impossible to remove. So, if I’m right, the connector won’t come apart to expose the pins. See if you conclude the same.

I will remove the blue bungs for the 4 wires I need to add. I will see if I can add the wires with Molex crimps but I’ll need to find a way to fix the crimps in to the housing as they will differ from the original Amp crimps.

I look forward to your thoughts.

Regards,
Terry

SD1too · 19th May 2024, 21:10

Ahh, sorry Terry I have misinterpreted your question. I thought you were having difficulty releasing the connector from the module but I now realise that you've done that successfully. You now want to dismantle the connector to add extra connections. Unfortunately I agree with you that it's not going to be easy and no, I don't have a spare.

Simon

19th May 2024, 13:31	#14
bearhouse Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Herts Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Simon. I don’t suppose you have a spare V6 ABS plug? I’ve had a look at the diesel connector I have. The unused wire holes have a blue bung in to presumably prevent dust / dirt / liquid getting into the ABS pump. The holes that have pins and hence wires in also have a seal around each wire which is almost impossible to remove. So, if I’m right, the connector won’t come apart to expose the pins. See if you conclude the same. I will remove the blue bungs for the 4 wires I need to add. I will see if I can add the wires with Molex crimps but I’ll need to find a way to fix the crimps in to the housing as they will differ from the original Amp crimps. I look forward to your thoughts. Regards, Terry Last edited by bearhouse; 19th May 2024 at 15:08..

19th May 2024, 21:10	#15
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,512 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Ahh, sorry Terry I have misinterpreted your question. I thought you were having difficulty releasing the connector from the module but I now realise that you've done that successfully. You now want to dismantle the connector to add extra connections. Unfortunately I agree with you that it's not going to be easy and no, I don't have a spare. Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

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xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,741 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	OK.So back to the ABS module. ! What is actually wrong with your existing plug ? Have you broken/damaged the pins/contacts . If it only wants a clean up ,can you not look for a cleaning fluid for this job. Its ok looking for another plug connector , but you have 40 pins to re solder !! Why dont you repin or repair your existing ones damage or corrosion ....

19th May 2024, 05:00	#12
bearhouse Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Herts Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My ABS plug is corroded. I would like to re-pin but can't see how the open the plug. There are two blue clips to slide and four black lugs to unclip but it still won't open and I don't want to use undue force. Any idea how to open? Then once open, does anyone have the part number for the AMP crimps used? Or do we just use a generic Molex type crimp? I've counted and on my car there are 27 wires on the ABS plug so I'm happy to splice a replacement plug in. The difficulty is finding a plug from a V6 with traction control. Rover only fitted the pins for the specific model car. I have a plug from a diesel model but it doesn't have 3 pins for he KV6 and 1 pin for traction control. Again, I could add the pins if I could open it. I've tried various breakers for ABS plugs but the leave them on when they sell the ABS pump and the pumps are as rare as hens teeth for my model. Any suggestions and advice greatly appreciated.