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7th November 2019, 11:52 | #1 |
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Secrets of the blue connector revealed
In the continuing search to resolve the air-bag light problem, I replaced one of the blue connectors with a pair of bullet connectors.
I then thought I would take the connector apart to see where the problems lay. https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...mg&imgid=26562 To my mind,it's a very intricate design involving precision injection mouldings and tricky assembly. The pink bit at the end is a locking device; there was one at the other end but I couldn't work out how to remove it so I had to drill it out. The forked piece,although appearing gold plated does not make any electrical contact, it just appears to be a locating device. These must have been made specially for MGR with the correct colour wires pre-installed. The pins appear to be gold plated as do the interiors of the sockets although you need a good magnifying glass to spot this. https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...mg&imgid=26564 https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...mg&imgid=26565 The female connectors themselves appear to be a miracle of modern miniaturisation as the "shoe" which carries the wire actually fits into the outer casing which has a sprung retaining clip with the square end folded over to leave an aperture which just fits the square pins( 0.6mm). How do they do that? |
7th November 2019, 16:27 | #2 |
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They are gold plated
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7th November 2019, 17:39 | #3 |
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I could have melted them down had I known that, the amount of connectors I have cut off and thrown away I would be rich, rich I tell ya
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You have to wonder why they're so unreliable? From what I've seen, they don't provide enough positive contact between each half. A bullet connector is miles better. TC |
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8th November 2019, 05:46 | #5 |
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I use strip connectors
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8th November 2019, 08:42 | #6 |
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Seat Sensors Air Bag Light
I use these they are much better.
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