How to fix wire connectors on your car

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  • Rats often crew through sensor wires damaging them. Fortunately soldering and repairing automotive wire connections is pretty easy... once you find the short.
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    As always, this can be dangerous! I'm not a professional, so you must use your own judgment when attempting any repair!

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  • @miasma19
    @miasma19 3 роки тому +16

    Thank you, you are the first video i found to have actually shown and demonstrated how to fix the actual connector not just replace the whole thing.
    Thank you sir!

  • @nabeeljacksonrhoda6480
    @nabeeljacksonrhoda6480 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks, my connector needed to be removed to get those severed terminals out. I needed to repair or replace the connector but somehow I searched and up came this video. I never got the tool but used to 2 pins to do the trick. Thanks to the info I managed to get it done but life would have been so much simpler with that terminal removal tool. Thanks again all the way from Cape Town South Africa

  • @addisontrashed
    @addisontrashed 2 роки тому +6

    EXACT same thing happened to me. So glad I found this video. Didn’t have that tool so I used a Bobby pin.

  • @mariodesmo
    @mariodesmo 7 років тому +8

    Good "how to" video!
    When soldering wires together, it's best to heat the wires before applying the solder to them.
    Keep the tip of the soldering iron on the wires until hot, then apply the solder so it flows onto the wires.

    • @BurnersCars
      @BurnersCars  7 років тому +2

      Thanks! And you're absolutely right. I didn't go into great detail, because, well, I'm lousy at soldering.

  • @user-wn9my3lk4v
    @user-wn9my3lk4v Рік тому +1

    You are the best guide to fixing connectors.I really well saw what happend in locking mechanism at 2:00.VERY HELPFUL. thank you.

  • @Robert.K
    @Robert.K 5 років тому +3

    The wires going to the connector is twisted pair. Twisted pair cabling is a type of wiring in which two conductors of a single circuit are twisted together for the purposes of improving electromagnetic compatibility. Make sure to twist the cables you replace.

    • @SOGEOMETRIC
      @SOGEOMETRIC 5 років тому

      Robert K Do you know or know of a wire color connection diagram?. I have a crankshaft sensor connector pigtail with R/BL/BLK and the other end BR/BR GN/GN and I don’t know which goes with what?.

  • @edwardmartinez402
    @edwardmartinez402 27 днів тому

    Your info is very useful and helpful for rat damage

  • @shelbyv2658
    @shelbyv2658 Рік тому

    Finally a repair video, not a replace one

  • @blidderbla
    @blidderbla 6 років тому +2

    I really dident know this untill just recently but soldering ages crimping does not. I dont know how much or how long, it was just an airplane electrisian who told me, maby Its good for the lifespan of a car :)

  • @eljuarense
    @eljuarense 3 роки тому +2

    Nice work
    Can you please post a link of the tool that you used to remove the wire from the connector
    thank you

  • @chrisstromberg6527
    @chrisstromberg6527 Рік тому +1

    Burner thank you for posting this, great explanations and excellent video work!

  • @mikelies
    @mikelies 4 роки тому +4

    do you need to disconnect the battery when soldering in a pigtail connector for a coolant temperature sensor?

  • @allenhsu869
    @allenhsu869 7 років тому +2

    Great video. Thanks, Ben! We all know how miserable a hidden broken wire can lead to. Finally you get this knocking sensor error solved!! It's time for a cup of hot Seattle coffee!! ;p

  • @shanesoderberg367
    @shanesoderberg367 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! What do I do if the plastic nub that holds the connection together breaks off?

  • @Jdmlsturbo
    @Jdmlsturbo 6 років тому +5

    What is that tool called? Where can I purchase one?

  • @dirtyboy8336
    @dirtyboy8336 4 роки тому +1

    I like this video I kind of know how to get the wire out of the sensor but kind of forgot over the years now that I'm working on my vehicle myself this video show me up and close how to pull it out of the whole again so thanks

  • @phillipperezjr.6593
    @phillipperezjr.6593 3 роки тому +1

    I knew this was possible, it’s so hard to find this video, thanks! I need to change my 12v car charger

  • @JPandCompany
    @JPandCompany 7 років тому +2

    Very informative video! Good camera work and editing too!

    • @BurnersCars
      @BurnersCars  7 років тому

      Thank you! I've enjoyed your channel; I know you get what it takes to make a simple video like this!

  • @hatteraslabuf
    @hatteraslabuf 2 роки тому +1

    Where do you purchase the terminal connectors if you want to replace them?

  • @carswells6977
    @carswells6977 4 роки тому +3

    Saludos siempre desde México

  • @yusufswartz4958
    @yusufswartz4958 Рік тому

    Thanks for this video, you just made my day

  • @Chitown388
    @Chitown388 6 років тому +3

    Serious? It is common for a rat or a mouse to chew up your engine wires? I have my Porsche sit in the garage through the whole snowy winter. Sounds like I am running a high risk of having a damaged engine afterward. Any recommendation on how to keep the critter away?

    • @humpy936
      @humpy936 6 років тому

      Nhat Tran
      Mouse/rat poison, I live in the country and have to refill the trays monthly or more in my garage, workshop, and under the house.

    • @ucakpan
      @ucakpan 4 роки тому +1

      It is a millions-of-dollars-a-year problem, rats chewing vehicle wires. Three days ago my '09 Toyota Corolla took a hit in the ignition coil wires.

  • @bonniej2609
    @bonniej2609 4 місяці тому +1

    Where did you buy the tool?

  • @impulse4104
    @impulse4104 3 роки тому +1

    So the wires have to go back into there specific slots?

  • @SOGEOMETRIC
    @SOGEOMETRIC 5 років тому +1

    Do you know or know of a wire color connection diagram?. I have a crankshaft sensor connector pigtail with R/BL/BLK and the other end BR/BR GN/GN and I don’t know which goes with what?.

  • @JOSERGMMXX
    @JOSERGMMXX Рік тому +1

    whats the name of those pins ?

    • @antsoswag
      @antsoswag Рік тому

      Any luck man I need some

    • @JOSERGMMXX
      @JOSERGMMXX Рік тому

      @@antsoswag yes amazon have some different styles name of the tool is : wire terminal kit removal 👍

  • @mariuszpazdro152
    @mariuszpazdro152 8 місяців тому

    Oh man you're amatauer in soldering :D You musn't give tin first on connectors. Only just a little bit, next you touching connector with soldering gun and at the end brings you tin :)

  • @joescheller6680
    @joescheller6680 5 років тому +1

    not only rats but more apt to be a cotton tail rabbit which happens quite regularly or even squirrels.

  • @scottytomcat4267
    @scottytomcat4267 8 місяців тому

    Great job

  • @mimicali3381
    @mimicali3381 Рік тому +1

    Hi I have a Acura TSX 09
    My O2 sensor engine harness was chewed up as well and I went to 2 different shops and no one knows how to fix it I called around to every auto parts store for help and no one as a new part for my car
    If anyone can put me in the right direction On what to do that’ll be great

  • @cotelo
    @cotelo 7 місяців тому

    What if I don't know which wire goes in each wire housing?

  • @edowens9481
    @edowens9481 4 роки тому +4

    I'd like a link to the tool for removing the connectors from the plug. I could comment on your soldering technique, but I won't. I'm a fan of solder rather than crimp connections too.

  • @eddievaliant8956
    @eddievaliant8956 3 роки тому +1

    What was that wire terminal tool with all the diff sizes called?

    • @B_HarTz
      @B_HarTz Рік тому

      Lol u just said it..."wire terminal tool" lol
      Local auto parts store should have it or look up "Lisle"

  • @lezilewhitehurst466
    @lezilewhitehurst466 4 роки тому

    Very well done 😌👍
    I enjoyed watching

  • @buggedout1314
    @buggedout1314 4 роки тому +1

    Man wish I knew this guy lmao

  • @tomasdeburca2411
    @tomasdeburca2411 2 роки тому

    Good demo

  • @mrgmrg9943
    @mrgmrg9943 2 роки тому

    What does that plug into?

  • @daveellis5100
    @daveellis5100 3 роки тому +1

    Recorded horizontally:)

  • @larkmars8182
    @larkmars8182 7 років тому

    hey man. I'm going to buy a 986 but its been sitting for 3 years. i have to drain the fluids and change the timing belt and spark plugs to get it running. i also live in california. would you consider helping me with it? you could make it a new series on you channel.

    • @BurnersCars
      @BurnersCars  7 років тому

      That would be fun! Unfortunately, I moved to Seattle last summer, so that won't work :(

  • @berczigabor
    @berczigabor 4 роки тому +1

    Solder melts near the engine and cracks under vibration. Because of this it's not used in cars to fix wires.

    • @hellagrant
      @hellagrant 2 роки тому

      What are some alternatives?

    • @berczigabor
      @berczigabor 2 роки тому

      @@hellagrant Crimping

  • @morningstars123
    @morningstars123 4 роки тому +1

    thanks for this...

  • @AnthonyCelata
    @AnthonyCelata 4 місяці тому

    FYI those type of soldering irons are legit the worst....

  • @mightyspuds
    @mightyspuds 3 роки тому

    Thank you,very helpful.

  • @matthewmonsour6235
    @matthewmonsour6235 Рік тому

    This is exactly what happened to me. A wholeness inside.

  • @nathancollins5822
    @nathancollins5822 2 роки тому

    Solid performance

  • @rakeshmahadevan269
    @rakeshmahadevan269 3 роки тому

    Very helpful 👍

  • @danyyson
    @danyyson 5 років тому +1

    What size gauge of wire did you use ?

    • @OkraPlutonium
      @OkraPlutonium 2 роки тому

      Did you figure it out?

    • @hellagrant
      @hellagrant 2 роки тому

      @@OkraPlutonium Bump help! I think the gauge might not be super important.

  • @Tecknut75
    @Tecknut75 4 роки тому

    Nice video thanks for the share!

  • @dominiccina6551
    @dominiccina6551 5 років тому

    Do you know what gauge that wire was?

  • @ludwickratau8062
    @ludwickratau8062 9 місяців тому

    My connector is broken directly on the wall, high pressure fuel pump

  • @RoadandRacetv
    @RoadandRacetv 7 років тому

    Well done, that looked fiddly!

    • @BurnersCars
      @BurnersCars  7 років тому

      Indeed it was. I'm glad to have it finally sorted. it's a simple problem, but it was a real pain to track down and fix. I'll be extra careful of rats from now on!

  • @jsmith5255
    @jsmith5255 5 років тому +1

    Did anyone else see the rat run by around the :40 mark.

  • @M0xh
    @M0xh 2 роки тому

    Thx man

  • @vanstromi7810
    @vanstromi7810 5 місяців тому

    Can’t the wires just be wire nutted together?😊

  • @williamcarroll8990
    @williamcarroll8990 7 років тому

    How did you select the wire?

    • @BurnersCars
      @BurnersCars  7 років тому

      I just found a wire that was a little thicker gauge than the wire on the car. I figured as long as it was as least as thick, it won't overheat, etc. I also used heat shrink tubing over the entire length as an added protection against heat and oil.

  • @sudinebabz8651
    @sudinebabz8651 Рік тому

    Super ✨👍🏼

  • @eddievaliant8956
    @eddievaliant8956 3 роки тому

    The Flatlands

  • @martinpretorius4875
    @martinpretorius4875 3 роки тому

    Sodder?? i thought it was solder.

  • @47kotzur
    @47kotzur Рік тому +1

    this soldering is ghetto

  • @futurebalance6134
    @futurebalance6134 3 роки тому

    Marmot ate my 4Runner

  • @MikeK-NIreland
    @MikeK-NIreland 7 років тому

    Great Video Ben. Have you ever thought of using FLUX? Makes soldering jobs a breeze as the solder flows a lot better. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flux_(metallurgy)

    • @BurnersCars
      @BurnersCars  7 років тому +1

      Thanks! That's a great tip!

    • @realMrVent
      @realMrVent Рік тому

      @@BurnersCars I would recommend you add a piece of steel wool to that shopping list! It works wonders for cleaning a gunked-up soldering iron tip.

  • @himaforlove
    @himaforlove 3 роки тому

    👍👍👍

  • @ThomasSchick
    @ThomasSchick 7 років тому

    😀👍

  • @chrisstromberg6527
    @chrisstromberg6527 Рік тому

    Buy a new harness.

    • @bonniej2609
      @bonniej2609 4 місяці тому

      SOME CANT BE BOUGHT🤔

  • @LucasCommands
    @LucasCommands 6 років тому +1

    Hi, what if I ripped the wires and because of that I can't pull the terminals from the wires? Can I push out the terminals instead of pulling out by the wire?

    • @anthonybetkowski4892
      @anthonybetkowski4892 Рік тому +1

      yes you can, make sure that you have a tool small enough to push out the terminal