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Plug replacement

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 4:26 pm
by Gearheadgregg
It was not like this when I plugged it in last time ,,, replace plastic housing and clean existing connectors or re solder all new , what is the best easy option TIA, Greg

Re: Plug replacement

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 9:40 pm
by daves79x
Take a Dremmel with a thin cut-off wheel and cut the plastic off the connectors. You will be able to re-use them most of the time, just clean them up and insert into the new connector.

Dave

Re: Plug replacement

Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 5:40 am
by Gearheadgregg
Ok thanks, really didn't think anyone would need to cut off and install new prong connectors , Clean and a mild squeeze to the female connector , Also found a nice Vid to help pull the prongs out for anyone trying to figure out removal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE-hRjrLuyQ

Re: Plug replacement

Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:41 am
by Larry Zimmer
And, be certain to cover everything with a generous amount of dielectric/silicon grease before connecting things.

Re: Plug replacement

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:26 pm
by herdygerdy
Looks like you've been shopping at www.cycleterminal.com! Gotta love those guys.

If you are keen to keep the OEM look, use a thick bright red 'Sharpie' permanent marker pen and 'colour in' all over the exterior of the white plastic housing so it becomes red, just like your original.

Works a treat and looks good too. Hard to pick from OEM then.

Re: Plug replacement

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:44 am
by Larry Zimmer
herdygerdy wrote:Looks like you've been shopping at http://www.cycleterminal.com! Gotta love those guys.

If you are keen to keep the OEM look, use a thick bright red 'Sharpie' permanent marker pen and 'colour in' all over the exterior of the white plastic housing so it becomes red, just like your original.

Works a treat and looks good too. Hard to pick from OEM then.
:idea: :text-thankyouyellow:

Re: Plug replacement

Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 2:32 pm
by Gearheadgregg
herdygerdy wrote:Looks like you've been shopping at http://www.cycleterminal.com! Gotta love those guys.

If you are keen to keep the OEM look, use a thick bright red 'Sharpie' permanent marker pen and 'colour in' all over the exterior of the white plastic housing so it becomes red, just like your original.

Works a treat and looks good too. Hard to pick from OEM then.
Ok thanks gave up looking for a Red plug :thumbup:

Re: Plug replacement

Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 2:35 pm
by Gearheadgregg
Larry Zimmer wrote:And, be certain to cover everything with a generous amount of dielectric/silicon grease before connecting things.
Thanks so humid up here in the summers moisture is a real pain , Greg