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Steve Cole · 01-02-2021, 05:49 PM

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This is for the coil harness. The swap harness i bought is from BP-Automotive and two of the wires are in the wrong slot. I am getting a PO351 fault code (Ignition Coil 1 Control Circuit) and during trouble shooting I discovered the pink and purple wires are swapped with each other! I need to de-pin the plug on the BP-Automotive side and put the wires in the correct location but since I don't know what the connectors are called, I don't know what tool to get. Can someone tell me what tool i need to remove the wires from the plug?
Thanks!

**Thealien** · 01-02-2021, 06:02 PM

I am just guessing here, use my advise at your own risk. There is a grey clip or whatever its called on the back. I would try to get that off, shouldn't be too hard to figure out. Behind that there is most likely a wedge or something that locks the pins in place. Should be able to see how to get them out from there. I can usually figure a connector out. But I have broken a couple!

ls1nova71 · 01-02-2021, 07:54 PM

On the face of the connector you will see a smallhole/opening at the top of the connector terminal. You just put something small enough and strong enough to press the release on the terminal. A straight pin will work if its small enough. In this pic I'm using bailing wire sanded to a point on a sander. Dowsnt take much to release the tang.

bigmoe · 01-02-2021, 10:14 PM

A slotted jeweler's screwdriver or a dental pick works well if you've got one.

**nsb29** · 01-03-2021, 08:33 AM

I had the same problem with my light switch wiring from AAW

jjzepplin · 01-03-2021, 12:05 PM

I use a very small jewelers or watch type screwdriver. A small set goes a long way. Something like these. https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-pc-Jewele...gAAOSw9N1VvlHX

71cadc10 · 01-04-2021, 10:59 AM

I was gonna post pics, but see ls1nova already did.

note to first remove the rear cover, that retains the seals
gently push forward on the terminal you want to remove, insert pic tool to deflect tang, then pull out

the male side removes in a similar manner

Steve Cole · 01-04-2021, 01:21 PM

Thanks for all the help guys, got the pins swapped and put in the correct location. Engine runs a lot better now that all 8 cylinders are firing!

01-02-2021, 05:49 PM	#1
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	What is this connector called? This is for the coil harness. The swap harness i bought is from BP-Automotive and two of the wires are in the wrong slot. I am getting a PO351 fault code (Ignition Coil 1 Control Circuit) and during trouble shooting I discovered the pink and purple wires are swapped with each other! I need to de-pin the plug on the BP-Automotive side and put the wires in the correct location but since I don't know what the connectors are called, I don't know what tool to get. Can someone tell me what tool i need to remove the wires from the plug? Thanks!

01-02-2021, 06:02 PM	#2
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: What is this connector called? I am just guessing here, use my advise at your own risk. There is a grey clip or whatever its called on the back. I would try to get that off, shouldn't be too hard to figure out. Behind that there is most likely a wedge or something that locks the pins in place. Should be able to see how to get them out from there. I can usually figure a connector out. But I have broken a couple! __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

01-02-2021, 07:54 PM	#3
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: What is this connector called? On the face of the connector you will see a smallhole/opening at the top of the connector terminal. You just put something small enough and strong enough to press the release on the terminal. A straight pin will work if its small enough. In this pic I'm using bailing wire sanded to a point on a sander. Dowsnt take much to release the tang. Attached Images __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

01-02-2021, 10:14 PM	#4
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 995	Re: What is this connector called? A slotted jeweler's screwdriver or a dental pick works well if you've got one. Attached Images

01-03-2021, 08:33 AM	#5
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: What is this connector called? I had the same problem with my light switch wiring from AAW __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent Last edited by nsb29; 01-03-2021 at 09:13 AM.

01-03-2021, 12:05 PM	#6
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: What is this connector called? I use a very small jewelers or watch type screwdriver. A small set goes a long way. Something like these. https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-pc-Jewele...gAAOSw9N1VvlHX __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

01-04-2021, 10:59 AM	#7
71cadc10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 435	Re: What is this connector called? I was gonna post pics, but see ls1nova already did. note to first remove the rear cover, that retains the seals gently push forward on the terminal you want to remove, insert pic tool to deflect tang, then pull out the male side removes in a similar manner __________________ 71 C10 long bed, 2003 6.0L, 06GTO E40, T56, 12bolt 4.10 rear

01-04-2021, 01:21 PM	#8
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: What is this connector called? Thanks for all the help guys, got the pins swapped and put in the correct location. Engine runs a lot better now that all 8 cylinders are firing!



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