Removing a terminal from a connector

[@Bleriotman]

This is an EXCELLENT video. The ONLY thing I would change is to put a light directly above the face of the connector, so we can see what you are doing. In many parts of the video, the connector is just black, and it isn't possible to actually see how they come apart. Other than that minor nitpick, GREAT VIDEO!

[@JustinMillerAutomotive]

Thanks for the feedback! When I made a lot of these videos, I had no idea that they would be watched and shared so widely. I really should have taken more time and used better cameras!

[@vinhlannguyen8583]

Your video is extremely clear and helpful. Thank you!

[@mattr2773]

Justin you are the MAN! Had no idea you needed to remove the face of the plug. Saved me a ton of time. Great video, quick and to the point, Thank you !

[@davidpost6902]

Me too, this video was So helpful

[@BCLewis-ng9wv]

Thanks a bunch! Replaced the connector on the ignition coil pack on my F150. Now it runs smoother than ever.

[@fredklintworth1114]

Thanks for the video. I've been trying to disconnect a terminal from a connector on a Jeep for 2 hours and your video was very helpful.

[@paticus7185]

Great video!! Saved my butt this morning and a rather expensive wiring harness for my truck. Thanks for the help.

[@H3Humper]

Very clear instruction! Thank you so much. I'm working on an automotive connector and will have a much easier time now

[@xcvx16]

You photo tip probably saved me because my terminal had about 18 wires and I don't know how I was thinking I could manage it before.

[@michaelechivester6478]

Thanks for posting. A lot of repair manuals, or videos on you tube dont show these things.

[@jeffsouthwood3467]

Very helpful. Thanks for posting this video. You helped me repair the power seat connector on my 1985 wagoneer.

[@mtbbikeco]

Huge help! You just saved me a trip to the dealership and a lot of money!

[@Daschickenify]

Super helpful to disassemble the map sensor connectors on an SV650S! Thanks for making this video! I wasn't ready to destructively modify wiring, but this allowed me to open up the connectors and attach wires.

[@martin11603]

I have the same terminal tools as you showed, plus some. Used a sewing needle, about the same size as your t-pin, worked like a champ. Thank you for the post ✔

[@jackyshaikh5289]

Paul Martin what size of sewing needle do you use? 🙏

[@InCountry6970]

You make it look easy. Now try doing that on a connector outside in the cold and under car hood and with poor light

[@williamwatkins1996]

BakerOne you think that’s bad should try it on a tractor at least there some what protected from the elements and dirt under the hood.

[@scientist100]

You guys talk all tough, try cutting all the wires and replacing them with an aftermarket harness connector with no color wires.

[@geneyus6411]

Are you a millennial??

[@nickayivor8432]

Very SUBSTANTIAL Thanks 👍 Justin Miller From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧

[@ncon5179]

Great video! really appreciate you taking the time. Helped me a bunch after I snapped a piece off one of my connectors when changing a sparkplug. Thanks a bunch!

[@JustinMillerAutomotive]

Glad to hear it! Thanks.

[@Spitfireseven]

That was pretty good. One of those camera endoscopes would help you see right into the hole. These things can be tricky.

[@zeyadalsheikh3839]

A good helpful video.. thank you for you efforts.. I will use it to solve my TPS terminal problem.

[@mike3133f]

Thanks for the how to refresher, changed the plastic harness for my crankshaft position sensor on my jeep tj, didn’t have to resplice wires!

[@treybrooks2955]

Thanks for the video. Really helped me out of a jam fixing a plug myself. Wire broke and had it fixed in about 10 min

[@youngdrjung]

Thanks for this video. Have a headlight connector to replace on a 15 fiat sport and these tools cane in handy cause I didn't have to skin any wires.

[@davidpost6902]

Thank you Justin, job done!!

[@laleebee1597]

Tons of videos on how to remove the pins, but how do you put a new wire into the pin? Or can they only be replaced?

[@ianmac93]

Thank you this really helped me replacing ignition coil connector.

[@chsrlesjackson1561]

Ian MacPherson

[@BCLewis-ng9wv]

On a Ford by any chance? I can't seem to get the first plastic piece off (1:15). Not much room to work in there and needle nose pliers just slip off. Trying to replace it on my 2001 F150 coil pack connector.

[@journey0057]

Thank You for showing that video in a clear and detailed way. I checked out your other videos in search of the method for replacing the wires on the individual terminals. I have a connector for evap that a couple wires broke off but they are still attached to the connector. I cut the 3 wires and removed the connector and have basically 3 short wires coming off the connector now and plenty of wire left on the harness itself. Can the broken wires be removed off the terminals and fresh skinned wires from the harness be put back on, or do I have to barrell splice the wirels?

[@JustinMillerAutomotive]

It can be very difficult to separate a wire from the small terminals they are crimped to. For this reason, it is usually easier to solder a new wire to what is left of the old one, making sure that the terminal will still fit back into the connector. Another solution is to go to a salvage and find a used connector that matches yours, and cut the wires so you can solder them your wires on your vehicle.

[@bleebleblahble8833]

Any chance you could do one on connector pin size, styles, drag test etc. spread terminals are very common

[@mikimiki195]

Thanks for great video 👍🏻

[@thehegt]

The first connector look like mass air flow connector right ?

[@MG-mt3ss]

The green and red torque tools are actually called wire terminal removal tools? Correct? Can you please let us know what the brand name of the tool is?

[@truthaboveagenda]

I learned from your demonstration, thanks.

[@redfish125]

How would you remove the wire from this one? The purple piece is recessed about an inch into the plug.

[@thepopo2323]

Thanks, it's really help me to rebuild a discontinued connector

[@geogan2]

Can’t see a thing your doing on the smaller more difficult ones. Trying to do pins from an OBDII port and micro sliver of plastic that appears to be between pin hole and metal maybe pin just crushes when I try and put tiny screwdriver behind pin to move it.

[@tundeclipse]

You just saved my life. thank You!!!!

[@bayronperez4824]

Great Video, very informative was of alot of help

[@earfman7527]

Great video, very informational!

[@mirrage1635]

Very detailed video one more help from where i can get this connectors and tools

[@1shARyn3]

Doing these all with large connectors. Need to do a repeat on sub-miniature and micro connectors

[@carolinefergussen2584]

Thanks, but I Didn't get what those 2 small tools (Red & Green) Called ??

[@JustinMillerAutomotive]

They are called "terminal removal tools."

[@randyr55]

Thank you! Just saved me a ton of grief.

[@Orionsjipse]

Is there a tool to open the pin so I can rewire and put back into connector?

[@JustinMillerAutomotive]

Not that I am aware of. In those situations when a replacement terminal is not available and there is little wire available, I usually try to solder a new wire to the terminal or just bypass the connector all together, using a new connector.

[@timsvideos5771]

So how do you get the pin out if the wire came off and you don't have anything to pull on? Automotive connector, round in the back where the wires go and small square front

[@TxRiverElf]

It has been over a year so I suppose you figured it out... but logic would suggest that if you can not pull from behind, then you would depress the holding latch from the front and simultaneously push the terminal out the back... right? You may need a helper if this is an installed item and not too dexterous.

[@jerodvel]

Anybody knows where can I find those locking clips on the connector? Thank you for the video.

[@explorehunter]

Used market or vehicle junkyard..

[@lingbingchill]

Dumb question but can I do all of this while it's still plugged into the car? I can't seem to figure out how to unconnect it from my vehicle. It's a 2002 GMC Envoy Xl if that helps.

[@JustinMillerAutomotive]

No, the connector needs to be disconnected first. I know that it can be very challenging sometimes. It might be in a difficult location to access or it is hard to figure out how to release the connector. Sometimes it is just stuck because dirt and years of not moving. Good luck with it!

[@lingbingchill]

@@JustinMillerAutomotive Thanks for the quick reply! I'm glad I waited for a response, otherwise I would've just done it out of frustration because I can't find the plugin, and end up shocking myself or worse.

[@zacheryevans291]

What size gauge terminals are those

[@JustinMillerAutomotive]

I am sorry, but I don't know. It has been a while since I made the video. They are probably about 18 gauge wires.

[@707SonomaComa]

If the wire was damaged near the connector and you had enough wire to cut off an inch or two and re-crimp it for repair, what Wire Crimper do you recommend for those terminals?

[@JustinMillerAutomotive]

I would recommend a careful solder connection rather than a crimp. If the solder is outside of the seal, make sure to cover it with heat shrink tubing.

[@707SonomaComa]

Thanks but I meant if someone wanted to cut off the old terminal and crimp a new terminal on, what wire crimper would be used?

[@AztecWarrior69_69]

707SonomaComa what you would have to do is take the connector or a picture of it to your local electronics supply house and ask them. There are many different types of connectors and some are best put on with the tool meant for them. I often solder the new wire to the old connector or solder old wire to new connector. But some like the one he actually pulled out have that rubber so any heat would most likely destroy it. But they make the crimper that crimps and puts the boot on at the same time.

[@kean262]

Thanks Just saved me some money!

[@johneric3886]

Great tutorial.

[@ernestcoleman1821]

Where can I buy the medal connector

[@geekarmor1586]

How about this kit?

[@jesusfavela3434]

How do you put it back in.. I replaced the terminal connector and it won't push in

[@mt1885]

It will go in one way, check the metal tab (it will go in one way).

[@alexvdubb]

How to you actually replace the pin itself?

[@JustinMillerAutomotive]

That depends on the the type of connector. You can sometimes find replacement terminals through the dealership, but it is not easy and they usually won't have one in stock. Sometimes it is simplest to buy an entirely new connector with pins in it. You can also search wrecking yards or ebay for used connectors with terminals and a pigtail.

[@GHE2005]

That was somewhat helpful. Would hv been better had u put a light into we where u stick the T pin to release the tab connection.

[@JustinMillerAutomotive]

I know. Sorry it wasn't lit perfectly!

[@Tecknut75]

Great Video Thanks For the Share!

[@Teddy-ce5hk]

muchas gracias. justin pude resolver mi problema con el conector de la valvula iac

[@SteveRobReviews]

Ha I've got them tools as well and they never work either, ah a t pin , never thought of that - I'm going to remember that one. Thanks

[@rcarioca]

great idea to snap a photo first

[@JIMCAHILL-d9h]

nice job...well done....

[@godacallc.5057]

where I can find that multitool nail lol, Nice Video, is true I have a lot of tools too, and I ending using a regular small flathead

[@MODeration_nXS]

Thank you!

[@TheRaiders1101]

good info sir thank you

[@KristopherWatson1]

Very helpful 👍🏾

[@dharampalsingh865]

how to extract male pin from electrical connector

[@Professional_ProCraftinator]

I bet those damn underwires, that are always poking out of our bras, would work to remove that connector too!!

[@mararevalo9491]

Thanks

[@sloebone7399]

If it looks simple and takes ten seconds on KZbin I know it’ll probably take me an hour and I’ll break the first two before I get it right.

[@sloebone7399]

It ended up taking me two days and the best tool turned out to be a Bobby pin!

[@renosgarage7451]

Thank you

[@kurtrussell5228]

Cool

[@justinmiller1191]

Great name.

[@JustinMillerAutomotive]

Best name in the world, right?