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Old 09-03-2013, 09:59 PM
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Default Need Opinions. I Broke A Oil Level Sensor Wire.

So i was reinstalling my starter after i put my headers in and what do u know i broke one of the little wires that goes into the oil level sensor. It looks like it pulled right out of the connector. Now whats the best way to fix this. The wire i broke is the black so im assuming its the ground wire. I was thinking about buying a new connector and splicing it in but im not really sure what its called so my google search didnt show what i needed. Any one have a part number or the proper name. Thanks guys.
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Junkyard. No I don't know the part number but it is one of those parts I see at the junkyard.

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Thanks for.the idea know i just gotta find a junk yard around here that has some FBodies
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Get a brand new connector from ebay. EFI Connection has good quality connectors.
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Tape it back leave it alone and use the dipstick that's why they put it there. Unless you just want it to be there it's not critical to any system operating or setting errant trouble codes.
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Originally Posted by 01WS6/tamu
Tape it back leave it alone and use the dipstick that's why they put it there. Unless you just want it to be there it's not critical to any system operating or setting errant trouble codes.
I know its not a critical component but it would bug me to know that it doesnt work.
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http://compare.ebay.com/like/290949099397?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar
Why not just go to local parts store find the connector and solder it in?
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Go to GM.
say you need a new pigtail harness connector end for your oil level switch

install said pigtail harness connector.
super easy fix.
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Originally Posted by dckmn52
Go to GM.
say you need a new pigtail harness connector end for your oil level switch

install said pigtail harness connector.
super easy fix.
U sir are right. Thats what i did its in and working. Thanks for all the input. Now i can get back to installing my true duals.



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