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Car Forum / Volkswagen / Water Cooled Volkswagen Cars / October 2008AMP connectors
I was able to get the AMP connector off the cold start valve with a tiny screwdriver. But others are not so easy. When I tried to get the connector off the thermo time switch using only my fingers, rotten plastic cracked away, leaving the wire clip hanging. And I don't have a clue how to get the connector off the control pressure regulator to test resistance, as one side is inaccessible. Is there an easy way to remove these connectors? And, when rotted out (with rotten rubber protector flaking away), where to find replacements? Thanks. nf Toyota and VW dealers have replacement connectors. >I was able to get the AMP connector off the cold start valve with a tiny >screwdriver. But others are not so easy. When I tried to get the connector [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >Thanks. >nf > Toyota and VW dealers have replacement connectors. Thanks (though I shudder anticipating the cost). Any tips for pulling them apart? Always post car info when asking questions! Even if we know you! You might have several vehicles! ;-) Use a small pick to remove metal clip from connector without popping that clip somewhere far away. Junkyard should have connectors too!  Signaturelater, (One out of many daves) >> Toyota and VW dealers have replacement connectors. > > Thanks (though I shudder anticipating the cost). Any tips for pulling them > apart? got to be cheaper than running all over town. They are cheaper than GAS! >> Toyota and VW dealers have replacement connectors. > > Thanks (though I shudder anticipating the cost). Any tips for pulling them > apart? >I was able to get the AMP connector off the cold start valve with a tiny >screwdriver. But others are not so easy. When I tried to get the connector [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >rotted out (with rotten rubber protector flaking away), where to find >replacements? Also available here: http://www.eagleday.com/ampconnectors.html Todd > Also available here: > http://www.eagleday.com/ampconnectors.html $12-$25 per connector. Ouch. Thanks for the link. I go to the junkyard to salvage. As I noted my 1987 Toyota has the same connectors. As mentioned you use a small screwdriver or pick to pop the stainless steel retainer clip off about a 1/4 " on both sides. Actually it is more like an 1/8". Then the connector slides off. If the connector has fallen apart from heat and chemicals you just replace it. It is just the cost of maintaining an older car. I have a few I need to replace on my Toyota as they have started to fall apart but they are hard to get to and the truck is running fine. If you are trying to fix an old VW you have to fix everything you see as you come across problems. Ignoring one or two issues soon becomes 5 things messed up. Not unlike a computer. It is not always just one thing wrong that is causing the problem, it could be 5 things wrong. 5 minor issues becomes one major problem. >> Also available here: >> http://www.eagleday.com/ampconnectors.html > >$12-$25 per connector. Ouch. > >Thanks for the link. >I was able to get the AMP connector off the cold start valve with a tiny > screwdriver. But others are not so easy. When I tried to get the connector [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Thanks. > nf Method that I used on my 88VW was with small screwdriver (#3 I think?) and a small pair of needlenosed pliers. Pried out one end with screwdriver, then held in place with the pliers. Then, worked out the other end with the screwdriver and pushed it off while aiding in the same direction with the pliers on the other end. Never lost the clip either as its held by the pliers at all times. If the control pressure regulator is like the one on my VW, you might consider just bending the clip off and replacing it with another one. That's what I did. SignatureDave > Method that I used on my 88VW was with small screwdriver (#3 I think?) and a > small pair of needlenosed pliers. Pried out one end with screwdriver, then > held in place with the pliers. Then, worked out the other end with the > screwdriver and pushed it off while aiding in the same direction with the > pliers on the other end. Never lost the clip either as its held by the > pliers at all times. That sounds reasonable. Thanks. I know I've removed these before (replaced the AAV) but now it seems so difficult. Maybe the plastic is more deteriorated or maybe I'm just losing my mind. >> Method that I used on my 88VW was with small screwdriver (#3 I think?) >> and [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > the AAV) but now it seems so difficult. Maybe the plastic is more > deteriorated or maybe I'm just losing my mind. Dunno. I had the habit, since 94, of spraying all the engine plastic and visibly rusting hardware with WD40. This, after I washed the engine down and letting it dry. Usually, about every 3 months. No broken, cracked, or otherwise AMP connectors here. SignatureDave |
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