Injector Plug Connection (88 vette)
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Injector Plug Connection (88 vette)
Greetings All - it's been a while.
.....I have an ***88 vette coup*** that, i noticed wasn't hitting on all cylinders today. Checked all the plugs and wires and all good. THEN, i noticed that something (probably a mouse) ate through the wires going to the very last injector on the passenger side all the way down and flush to the injector plug! .....MOTHER &%^$&^ !!! ...
....So, i need to know how to remove the damaged plug and see if anyone has a spar connector to part with......THANKS for any help anyone can give....ps, are all the injectors on each side fired at once or, each individually?
.....I have an ***88 vette coup*** that, i noticed wasn't hitting on all cylinders today. Checked all the plugs and wires and all good. THEN, i noticed that something (probably a mouse) ate through the wires going to the very last injector on the passenger side all the way down and flush to the injector plug! .....MOTHER &%^$&^ !!! ...
....So, i need to know how to remove the damaged plug and see if anyone has a spar connector to part with......THANKS for any help anyone can give....ps, are all the injectors on each side fired at once or, each individually?
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Your 88 is batch fired. Injector plug is held on by a square wire clip that goes around the base of the plug. Most parts houses sell a repair kit to replace the plug. I bought one from Ecklers if that helps.
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......thanks for the reply.....i just got in and located a replacement part at autozone for about $9.....how is the clip removed?...It looks like on my replacement part that i CANNOT simply insert a screwdriver in and twist or pry because, at the end of the metal clip it takes a "90 degree bend" which will prevent it from being pried out........(maybe if i insert a small screwdrive into the clip at the side and pry like that (??).
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All 8 injectors fire at the same time.
There are many sources for the various connectors on our cars:
http://www.acdelcotechconnect.com/pi/wiring-connectors/
http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonnection/default.aspx
They are available in two varieties:
Connector shell, which is just the plastic part. This is the way to go if you have a damaged shell. Just transfer the contacts over to the new shell.
A "pigtail". This is the connector with a foot or so of wire. The problem with these guys is that the wires are usually white so you lose the polarity awareness of the colors. I have colored mine with Sharpies. Somebody told me the wires are white so a mechanic will know that the connector has been replaced. I don't know if I buy that one -- I think it's just cheaper for the manufacturer.
There are many sources for the various connectors on our cars:
http://www.acdelcotechconnect.com/pi/wiring-connectors/
http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonnection/default.aspx
They are available in two varieties:
Connector shell, which is just the plastic part. This is the way to go if you have a damaged shell. Just transfer the contacts over to the new shell.
A "pigtail". This is the connector with a foot or so of wire. The problem with these guys is that the wires are usually white so you lose the polarity awareness of the colors. I have colored mine with Sharpies. Somebody told me the wires are white so a mechanic will know that the connector has been replaced. I don't know if I buy that one -- I think it's just cheaper for the manufacturer.
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All 8 injectors fire at the same time.
A "pigtail". This is the connector with a foot or so of wire. The problem with these guys is that the wires are usually white so you lose the polarity awareness of the colors. I have colored mine with Sharpies. Somebody told me the wires are white so a mechanic will know that the connector has been replaced. I don't know if I buy that one -- I think it's just cheaper for the manufacturer.
A "pigtail". This is the connector with a foot or so of wire. The problem with these guys is that the wires are usually white so you lose the polarity awareness of the colors. I have colored mine with Sharpies. Somebody told me the wires are white so a mechanic will know that the connector has been replaced. I don't know if I buy that one -- I think it's just cheaper for the manufacturer.
Engine sensor pigtails are supplied with correctly correlated pigtails from most of the vendor sources and the "color coded" by cavity and connector body to confirm the application.
EFIconnection is a good example.
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OK...updates.......
1st -
..........thanks for the replies.
2nd -
.........The clip merely snapped on and off and it was a strange design but, the old clip and the new clip (approx $9) whent on and off very easily......I used a pair of "butt" connectors and redid the connection and to get even, bought a few glue traps and snap traps so i could "get acquainted" with the MF'ING vermin that did this....
.....I hope to meet him/it in the morning with his head crushed and the ants feasting heartily!..(grin)....car runs fine now and all there is left to do it re-tuck the wire into the "loom".
1st -
..........thanks for the replies.
2nd -
.........The clip merely snapped on and off and it was a strange design but, the old clip and the new clip (approx $9) whent on and off very easily......I used a pair of "butt" connectors and redid the connection and to get even, bought a few glue traps and snap traps so i could "get acquainted" with the MF'ING vermin that did this....
.....I hope to meet him/it in the morning with his head crushed and the ants feasting heartily!..(grin)....car runs fine now and all there is left to do it re-tuck the wire into the "loom".
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From: Summerland B.C. Canada
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