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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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Changing out my battery and came across this relay connection looking pretty sick, but not an easy fix, should I just seal it up and leave it alone, or try to find replacement connector, what do you think? Here's pics. Thanks Rich




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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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You should be able to find a new plastic connector and move the wires over one at a time. Should not have any exposed wire showing .
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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Thats common to the early C4s before the General changed the wire specs. You want to repair that. I think thats the MAF relay area.
Your connector next to it needs attention too. I believe its the battery out gassing that causes it to happen.

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That harness is available at most AC Delco type parts stores. I think NAPA even carries one. Some are universal with one solid color wire, like white, for all five positions. Depending on where you find it it could cost anywhere from $12 to $40.
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Thanks guys, I did find a replacement connector for the fan relay at Eckler's, still looking for the one that goes to MAF relay. I will take care of the wiring before I put in new battery.
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Last spring I found mine was in terrible shape. A Camaro at the youpullit had a good one, I got it for $2. I got the connector and about 6" of the wiring. A little soldering and heat shrinking got it done. I think in 89 GM upgraded the insulation on the wiring and the difference is huge. The newer cars dont have this problem.
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Originally Posted by Spankyellow
Last spring I found mine was in terrible shape. A Camaro at the youpullit had a good one, I got it for $2.


Parts like these are often interchangeable between models. My headlight socket was bad and I found many replacements at the pull-a-part yard, some even came off a buick.
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