jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted February 7, 2015 Anyone got an AMP extraction tool I could borrow or know of an effective way of getting the pins out of a broken MAF connector? Something like this: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave@nz 11 Report post Posted February 8, 2015 Hi, What I have used before is a small artist brush and pulled the brussels out leaving the hollow tin shell, just happened to be correct size for why I wanted. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) You mean one of these? Edited February 8, 2015 by polley 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted February 8, 2015 Paper clip, jewellers screwdriver, pin etc. you should just need to compress the lock enough to release the terminal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted February 8, 2015 +1 as above fine jewelers screw driver you will have to open the plastic terminal connector it will have a flap or slide piece. Once this is removed you will be able to see the terminals located in the plastic connector depress the locking tab on the terminal and pull the terminal out it will only move a short distance and become stuck again depress the lock again in the second space in the plastic block and pull the terminal pin and wire free. Have a photo of it some were will post it up if I can find but most of the pins can be removed from their connector. https://www.dropbox.com/s/nszk4yxuj5ailrx/pin%20removalt.jpg?dl=0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1044 Report post Posted February 8, 2015 Talk to Brendon this thursday ... We made up a tool for this out of a pen or some sh*t for the e30 wiring ... Think hes still got it. Other way is a soldering iron if you dont care about the plug... melt the bitch out. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted February 8, 2015 You mean one of these? Exactly one of those... Except one that's in Auckland not Hamilton! +1 as above fine jewelers screw driver you will have to open the plastic terminal connector it will have a flap or slide piece. Once this is removed you will be able to see the terminals located in the plastic connector depress the locking tab on the terminal and pull the terminal out it will only move a short distance and become stuck again depress the lock again in the second space in the plastic block and pull the terminal pin and wire free. Have a photo of it some were will post it up if I can find but most of the pins can be removed from their connector. https://www.dropbox.com/s/nszk4yxuj5ailrx/pin%20removalt.jpg?dl=0 Not sure that will work... It's a round MAF plug with round pins. Talk to Brendon this thursday ... We made up a tool for this out of a pen or some sh*t for the e30 wiring ... Think hes still got it. Other way is a soldering iron if you dont care about the plug... melt the bitch out. Good point. The old plug is farked.... Burn biatch!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) There is another in Hamilton as well but of the generic variety. Another option is an extendable radio antenna Polley is that the genuine tool or something custom made? Nicer than what i've got either way Edited February 8, 2015 by Thorburn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted February 8, 2015 Since the engine's in pieces I can't really drive anywhere! I'd also be interested if anyone's got any bright ideas about what to do with this f*cking mess I've inherited. It's the bulb harness for the side light strips. The running light has stopped working and when I pulled it out to check I found it was full of glue (as in fact are all the other bulb harnesses... Choice). Indicator and fogs are working fine so it must be just the wiring in this plug but not sure how I can get that sh*t out without destroying it. Incidentally, a new harness is around the $250 mark for these... Also choice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted February 8, 2015 Whats the plug end look like? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1044 Report post Posted February 8, 2015 http://www.buyheatshrink.com/heatshrinktubing/heat-shrink-fabric.htm + cap it with standard heat shrink. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted February 8, 2015 http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1647484-The-air-mass-flow-connector 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted February 8, 2015 Got get the caps off first somehow... They're glued solid, not sure how to do that without f*cking the contacts. This is the light plugs, Tony... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted February 8, 2015 Exactly one of those... Except one that's in Auckland not Hamilton! Yeah sorry, can't really send it to you either, use it every day. There is another in Hamilton as well but of the generic variety. Another option is an extendable radio antenna Polley is that the genuine tool or something custom made? Nicer than what i've got either way Genuine, part number AMP150807 according to what is stamped on it, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted February 8, 2015 Yeah sorry, can't really send it to you either, use it every day. Not to worry, that telescopic antenna idea on the thread Allan posted is pretty good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2136 Report post Posted February 8, 2015 Got get the caps off first somehow... They're glued solid, not sure how to do that without f*cking the contacts. This is the light plugs, Tony... photo 2-2.JPG photo 1-2.JPG looks the same as ford mondeo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted February 9, 2015 Got get the caps off first somehow... They're glued solid, not sure how to do that without f*cking the contacts. This is the light plugs, Tony... photo 2-2.JPG photo 1-2.JPG Old school. Thought I might have some spares in the loom here but nutting like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted February 9, 2015 looks the same as ford mondeo Can you confirm this? Sh*t load of wrecked Mondeos I could pillage! Old school. Thought I might have some spares in the loom here but nutting like that. 24 years young mate. Thanks for looking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boowhup 26 Report post Posted February 9, 2015 If it's hot glue just stick a hot glue gun in there (sans glue stick) will melt it and gravity should do the rest. Just watch whats under the plug when you do it , or don't wear Jandals. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted February 9, 2015 I don't have a hot glue gun... will a heat gun be hot enough? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boowhup 26 Report post Posted February 9, 2015 Find out - just watch for melting other bits guess. Small glue gun should be cheap ~$10. Mine was a POS bunnings one and it's still going 5-6 years later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted February 9, 2015 I don't have a hot glue gun... will a heat gun be hot enough? Yup, will be hot enough. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) Depends if it was done by the last owner or is the factory sealing method. We used a 2 pack epoxy for sealing the back of bulb sockets that are used on many, many vehicles (incl Volvo, Aston, Toyota, Peugeot, Porsche etc, etc, etc) - but that isnt one of mine.... Both sides the same? You may as well chuck it out if you try to melt the sealant out. Are you sure its the bulb socket? Are the terminals contacting the bulb correctly? Tried bending them out a little for better contact with a bit more tension? If thats all OK, are you sure it isnt a break in the harness further down? You could bypass that with a soldering iron heatshrink & some new wire. Edit: just had another look at the photo & it looks like the factory sealing to me & there maybe a splice in the ground terminal Edited February 9, 2015 by elmarco Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted February 9, 2015 Edit: just had another look at the photo & it looks like the factory sealing to me & there maybe a splice in the ground terminal Really, looks like my six year old son did it! Nothing obvious with the terminals but I'll fiddle around with it and, if I can get it working and can't get the glue out will have to get a new harness. Quoted $385+GST by the dealer with BMWCC discount... Ouch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted February 9, 2015 You still need the tool? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
