Repair Hack - How To Fix Broken Wiring Sensor / Connector Plug Clip To Make A Factory Looking Repair

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video I show a hack I came up with how to fix and repair a broken sensor clip that is found in most automotive wiring harness applications like ignition coils and sensors like MAF and IAC valves, etc. This hack will work on any sensor or connector plug that has a brittle push clip that breaks and not look horrible like the zip ties repair.

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@thomascampbell5633 Жыл бұрын

I have NEVER experienced a loose sensor clip. So when I break a clip, I'm overjoyed, no more stupid clip to deal with. The friction of the male and female ends when joined together has always been snug. I'm sure a loose sensor plug happens but it just seems very rare, at least in my experience. Even so, I appreciate your video and the creative way you deal with the situation.

@udokee7409 Жыл бұрын

Lookin on da bright side lol

@travispeterson3457 Жыл бұрын

Man when something comes up and I look for a solution it usually takes 5 pages of bad videos to find a good one. Finally 1 and done and oddly enough I needed it for my wifes 09 rx350! 1st video, excellent knowledge share. Much better than my hickzip repair thought.

@realestateinfonet9041 2 жыл бұрын

Superb hack! Thank you very much for taking the time to show it to us! I greatly appreciate it! Sincere regards!

@tbskirk 2 жыл бұрын

That's not a bad tip! it's especially helpful for the back plugs that are difficult to get to in that vehicle!

@16K_KR3W 9 ай бұрын

Another reason I love cars even after a years car videos are still helpful to someone (me) that is searching for information and helpful videos like this

@bareinhard1979 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is a great tip to avoid it looking janky

@caseymyhro3769 7 ай бұрын

Just use a zip tie. And, no, I'm not talking about wrapping the zip tie around the coil. All you're doing is using the head of the zip tie. The link below explains it. Your idea works as well, but it's more labor intensive. kzfaq.info48jb0s7CQWM?si=U08-SBFV4fr8xFIK

@richardr5013 Жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT Camera work, and a very ingenious fix !! kudos brother

@jimbrausky Жыл бұрын

High temp rtv glue, red. Nice. I learned something new and useful. I think I'll use a tiny on my old jag coolant reservoir plug. Was tiny, old, hard to reach and easy to break. Hopefully the new reservoir last the next 100 thousand miles so I don't have to mess with it.

@cwshtygriff13 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done ✅

@boostedrr7205 Жыл бұрын

Hey I know you had an accord on a FMU setup, and I was wondering about the reliability. I also have an accord that’s boosted but I want to make it my daily do you think with anyone FMU setup, all properly installed on 4-5psi I can reliably daily drive it, like to work and back everyday. I was just curious about this since I already have the fmu and stand alone ecus and tunes are expensive

@jameschupp2230 Жыл бұрын

A Big Fix... With a Small piece! Very Smart!

@Dude09487 5 ай бұрын

Lifesaver, thanks!

@chadj77 2 жыл бұрын

I like the idea! I always thought it was only me who broke those connectors. Out of curiosity, does any car manufacturer make connectors that are in the engine bay and not made of thin plastic?

@RubberDuc 2 жыл бұрын

I wish there were :)

@BigBoyNowYT 2 жыл бұрын

Nope I’ll use a zip tie lol

@williamstidham2163 Жыл бұрын

Use black ABS cement, welds them back together and munch stronger than they were new

@jessieisbell855 Жыл бұрын

What are they exact little piece of plastic you use and where could I buy it?

@kaloosh2639 2 жыл бұрын

Could it be possible to epoxy the old clip piece back with 1000° high heat epoxy?going to try both .this idea though sounds amazing though because it is really a pain of a problem🌊🌊✌

@williamstidham2163 Жыл бұрын

Use ABS black cement, it welds them back on and stronger then they were when new,

@dipimage1935 Жыл бұрын

You are cool!

@S.a.k988 9 ай бұрын

Nice

@RLAE420 8 күн бұрын

Does the engine light turn off rite after removal and replacing?

@ErnestoDiaz-uy1hz 8 ай бұрын

Hey thanks that might work for me

@Z-Ack 3 ай бұрын

I can see this bonding the plugs together so when it gets removed next time you have to get a new pigtail and whatever component you plugged into.. cuz its either gonna rip the wires out or pins out one..

@shahirhussin1812 2 жыл бұрын

Are you going to continue with the turbo accord ? Please do more episodes

@RubberDuc 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I've thought about it, and I appreciate the loyalty to the car from people like you. With that said I don't think there is much interest in the project anymore, and it needs so much work from years of sitting. I probably should think of a "reboot" series on it, I don't know though, thanks for the comment.

@jeandunow7794 2 жыл бұрын

Now if you only had a solution for repairing the broken locking tab on my alternator regulator connector. This tab locks the male plug into the receptacle but, of course, it broke off. Hate to replace the whole alternator because of a lousy broken tab.🤬

@FrettieFingers Жыл бұрын

never a light when you need it, my life story.

@jackmyers6040 5 ай бұрын

Never had that piece break always the clip retainer on wiring plug ! Be helpful to be able to fix those !

@addz91 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet idea bro!

@robebojorquezgaming3126 7 ай бұрын

how do yu get it off you ust pull of the plastic

@jron5113 Жыл бұрын

My 2001 Tacoma is held together by zip ties.

@williamstidham2163 Жыл бұрын

Use ABS black cement, stronger then when it was new and welds it back, ether end repair, overnight set and good as new

@stevenclark8533 9 ай бұрын

Cool trick, wow the things we have to go through to fix bad engineering

@deedle6073 Ай бұрын

Time is money, just use the same RTV and put a dab across the top of the connectors to seal it together. It will also be intuitive to the next person who has to service it when they see the RTV, and they know to simply slice it apart with a blade to release.

@ebrahimi44 7 ай бұрын

You can buy a new connector and reattach it to the wire harness🙄

@juliogomez7237 2 ай бұрын

Is this guy serious? Who is gonna go thru all that bs

@elebeu 9 ай бұрын

Tech tip... watch at 2X speed.

@KrustyKlown Жыл бұрын

Zip Tie ... 2 second fix.

@caseymyhro3769 7 ай бұрын

Exactly. Just use the head of the zip tie. kzfaq.info48jb0s7CQWM?si=U08-SBFV4fr8xFIK

@martinalbert5653 10 ай бұрын

Is there any chance of using a glue gun to make something that would hold up?

@petepeterson5337 Ай бұрын

The internal plastic parts in the plug are made of crappy incorrect plastic and tend to crumble. Best solution is to buy cheap Chinese replacement plugs and insert the existing contacts/wires into new plugs. The life limited flexible parts REALLY should have been on the coil side.

@everetthudson4741 Жыл бұрын

Let there be light

@Chevy-f4l Жыл бұрын

Are you Keith

@teksight9714 Жыл бұрын

Note to self: Never buy a 2007 Lexus RX 350 no matter the price. Bad engineering. Impossible to replace coil packs. Sounds like the engineers planned it to run up Chilton manual repair hours for the dealer estimates. Reminds me of the time I replaced a cabin heater blower motor in an old Volvo 240 GL. Had to take half the interior of the car apart to put in.

@weldingjunkie 3 ай бұрын

lol 😂

@dave1283 7 ай бұрын

LOL!! If the plug is buried under all the parts you had to remove to get to it, who cares what the repair looks like? You are a worse OCD than my brother. 😂Ridiculous.

@edsmith3212 4 ай бұрын

I feel your frustration, sir I am a mechanic myself and I said the same exact thing you just said they are complete idiots. I don’t know why they do the things they do sometimes it’s beyond me. I just don’t get it. The things we face with disguise people have no idea.🤣🤣🤣👍👍

@871jamie 7 ай бұрын

When you’ve removed all that stuff a 1000 times it becomes really easy and fast. lol

@eonsnational5718 Жыл бұрын

The opening lmao bro had a autistic rage moment lol

@starshamoon9210 Жыл бұрын

Why not solder using zip tie as the plastic solder to put the broke piece back on? It only takes 30 seconds, and will look and work good as new. And if it breaks again next time you can fix it again just as easy. Hell.... you could even just solder a tiny piece of zip tie anywhere touching both pieces (or in place of the piece you glue on and it would hold forever. Then when you want the connector off, you simply touch it with the soldering iron and it melts a Lil and you can pull it right off.

@RubberDuc Жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea.