Need to fix broken male socket - PT1486 connector
03-12-2013, 11:19 PM
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Need to fix broken male socket - PT1486 connector I'm hoping this is the rght section.
While working on my GMC I stupidly ripped a wire out of the back of this type of connector
How do you repair this? Is there a special dealer tool that's needed? Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
--JMarsa
While working on my GMC I stupidly ripped a wire out of the back of this type of connector
How do you repair this? Is there a special dealer tool that's needed? Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
--JMarsa
Last edited by jmarsa; 03-13-2013 at 12:09 AM.
03-13-2013, 07:59 AM
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You need a bunch of stuff:
- The terminal release tool to get the old terminal out.
- A new crimp terminal to replace the one that pulled out.
- A special crimper to attach the new terminal.
The path of least resistance to do a good repair is probably to go to a dealer. All GM dealers have a terminal repair kit, which has all of these pieces in it. (I've been to some dealers where the guys on the floor didn't know they had one - but they do. It might be buried somewhere.)
You can also try to back woods the repair with a paperclip as a release tool and needle nose pliers to re-crimp the old terminal, but it will be a PITA and probably won't be a lasting repair.
The details on the terminals are in this catalog. (It looks like you have a GT150 connector.)
http://delphi.com/pdf/contact/brochu...balCatalog.pdf
Details on the release tool, crimper, and repair instructions for each terminal are here:
http://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/autom...%20Booklet.pdf
- The terminal release tool to get the old terminal out.
- A new crimp terminal to replace the one that pulled out.
- A special crimper to attach the new terminal.
The path of least resistance to do a good repair is probably to go to a dealer. All GM dealers have a terminal repair kit, which has all of these pieces in it. (I've been to some dealers where the guys on the floor didn't know they had one - but they do. It might be buried somewhere.)
You can also try to back woods the repair with a paperclip as a release tool and needle nose pliers to re-crimp the old terminal, but it will be a PITA and probably won't be a lasting repair.
The details on the terminals are in this catalog. (It looks like you have a GT150 connector.)
http://delphi.com/pdf/contact/brochu...balCatalog.pdf
Details on the release tool, crimper, and repair instructions for each terminal are here:
http://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/autom...%20Booklet.pdf
03-13-2013, 08:37 PM
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wssix99, you rock, thanks!
I though this was the connector:
http://acdelcotechconnect.com/pi/wir...6-15306424.jpg
Anyway, after reading the docs you referenced I decided to take your advice and take it to the dealer. Usually I'll spend to money on tools and do it myself but I wanted to make sure I didn't have any issues.
Thanks for your input.
--JMarsa
I though this was the connector:
http://acdelcotechconnect.com/pi/wir...6-15306424.jpg
Anyway, after reading the docs you referenced I decided to take your advice and take it to the dealer. Usually I'll spend to money on tools and do it myself but I wanted to make sure I didn't have any issues.
Thanks for your input.
--JMarsa
03-13-2013, 11:01 PM
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It might be. GM sells the connectors as pigtail assemblies where you can splice all the wires going to the connector. IMO - Just fixing the terminal is a lot more solid than 5-8 splices.
But... If the dealer pulls some BS and tells you that they need to charge you $170 for a one hour minimum on an electrical tech to crimp one terminal, it might be more cost effective. Hopefully you have a good/fair dealer to work with locally!
