How to get this Multiplug Clip Off.
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How do I get this effing multiplug off? The obvious "presser" tab does nothing. Theres nothing under it for it to hit. I've sprayed with silicon spray.
This shows where the lugs are, if that helps:
https://www.trucksitaliana.com/en/spare-parts/air-...
This shows where the lugs are, if that helps:
https://www.trucksitaliana.com/en/spare-parts/air-...
Caddyshack said:
Nickp82 said:
Little flatblade in there to lift latch part up and release?
Yes I agree but there must be a YouTube vid somewhere on it, I would have thought.I like the idea of pushing something into that slot to lift the plastic over the lug. It doesn't feel like it ought to work like that though.
The push bit isn't a latch or a ratchet. It's a flat bit of plastic that pushes on nothing at all.
Super Sonic said:
Looking at the linked picture, the piece the clip attached two has two small plastic square lugs sticking up. I would imagine something inside the clip catches on those lugs. Is it possible to remove the airflow sensor with the multi plug attached so you can get a better look ?
Yes, it's already off, I have pretty good access. (Not perfect beciase I don't want to damage the cable.) But yeah, I can look all around the clip. I just can't see how it ever worked. It's as though something is missing. Maybe there was something that slotted into that 'letter box' opening?I'm thinking abuse a feeler gauge and get it between the MAF and the plug to lift the plastic over the lug. I really don't want to break it though.
Edited by BikeBikeBIke on Friday 26th September 04:18
E-bmw said:
Can you look down the "letter-box" at the end of the plug to see if you can lift the latch off the catches on the socket with a small screwdriver etc?
I can look down it but I can't see anything helpful. All looks smooth to me. However now I've slept on it I'll take a second look with a better torch, amd more patience. (Will be tomorrow now.)I was hoping somene would recognise the clip as a specific type and tell me how the mechanism is supposed to work (even if something is missing).
Possibly teaching your grandmother to suck eggs here but have you tried pushing and holding the connector in the "on" direction, then pressing the tab (understanding that it doesn't appear to push on anything, but it's clearly there for a reason) and pulling in the "off" direction? I find that sometimes frees things up on stubborn multi connectors.
If that doesn't work, can you see any evidence of damage on the bit where the tab pushes? It's not impossible that someone previously broke the nubbin off then glued the halves of the connector together.
If that doesn't work, can you see any evidence of damage on the bit where the tab pushes? It's not impossible that someone previously broke the nubbin off then glued the halves of the connector together.
GreenV8S said:
What vehicle is it off? Google thinks that AFM you linked to is for a Traffic 1.9/2.0/2.5 dci, but the connectors matching that don't look similar to yours.
Seeing a new shiny connector in its disconnected state often helps figure out how it works.
Google is correct, it's a Trafic 2.0, 2013.Seeing a new shiny connector in its disconnected state often helps figure out how it works.
I can't find a perfect image of a new plug (wish I could) but it seems like it's the correct clip beciase it fits the MAF just as it should.
donkmeister said:
Possibly teaching your grandmother to suck eggs here but have you tried pushing and holding the connector in the "on" direction, then pressing the tab (understanding that it doesn't appear to push on anything, but it's clearly there for a reason) and pulling in the "off" direction? I find that sometimes frees things up on stubborn multi connectors.
If that doesn't work, can you see any evidence of damage on the bit where the tab pushes? It's not impossible that someone previously broke the nubbin off then glued the halves of the connector together.
Many thanks. I have tried pushing but I didn't persevere. Worth another try.If that doesn't work, can you see any evidence of damage on the bit where the tab pushes? It's not impossible that someone previously broke the nubbin off then glued the halves of the connector together.
It's off!!!!
I pushed a smaller screwdriver between the MAF and the plastic of the clip lifting the plastic of the clip away from the lug.
I still don't understand how the clip works, even now its off. The mechanism must be broken, I think.
I pushed a smaller screwdriver between the MAF and the plastic of the clip lifting the plastic of the clip away from the lug.
I still don't understand how the clip works, even now its off. The mechanism must be broken, I think.
Edited by BikeBikeBIke on Saturday 27th September 10:19
Half the trouble I have splitting connectors on my Audi is not being entirely sure where it's supposed to come apart. Does it split on the red line, or the blue one?
It's not so bad with something accessible as I can often wiggle stuff around to see what moves and what does not, but it's more tricky on connectors down in the engine bay. I have just discovered a bit towards the end of the workshop manual that describes how the different shapes would come apart when they were new, which might help next time.
It's not so bad with something accessible as I can often wiggle stuff around to see what moves and what does not, but it's more tricky on connectors down in the engine bay. I have just discovered a bit towards the end of the workshop manual that describes how the different shapes would come apart when they were new, which might help next time.
BikeBikeBIke said:
It's off!!!!
I push a smaller screwdriver between the MAF and the plastic of the clip lifting the plastic of the clip away from the lug.
I still don't understand how the clip works, even now its off. The mechanism must be broken, I think.
I was going to say, its possible its broken (or gunked up) internally, so pressing the tab doesn't move the 'other' side of the lever to unclip the securing clip.I push a smaller screwdriver between the MAF and the plastic of the clip lifting the plastic of the clip away from the lug.
I still don't understand how the clip works, even now its off. The mechanism must be broken, I think.
Sounds weird but one of my most useful tools is a hairdryer. I've broken enough bumper clips, plastic interior trim (clips), connectors etc in my time. So now, if I have a stiff clip, I'll give it a little heat and try again. You can get quite extreme, making the plastic really soft, and sometimes forcing it but only bending the plastic, which will probably go back into shape.
Since your clip is broken, it may be worth either stripping a bit off (it would probably hold anyway) or buying a new clip, depinning the broken one and transferring the connections.
The broken clip might explain why your having the EML fault code - I suspect the electrical connection has been forced and broken too.
paul_c123 said:
I was going to say, its possible its broken (or gunked up) internally, so pressing the tab doesn't move the 'other' side of the lever to unclip the securing clip.
Sounds weird but one of my most useful tools is a hairdryer. I've broken enough bumper clips, plastic interior trim (clips), connectors etc in my time. So now, if I have a stiff clip, I'll give it a little heat and try again. You can get quite extreme, making the plastic really soft, and sometimes forcing it but only bending the plastic, which will probably go back into shape.
Since your clip is broken, it may be worth either stripping a bit off (it would probably hold anyway) or buying a new clip, depinning the broken one and transferring the connections.
The broken clip might explain why your having the EML fault code - I suspect the electrical connection has been forced and broken too.
Good hair dryer trick. I've warmed clips but only to stop them breaking in winter. Never occurred to me to make them deliberately malleable.Sounds weird but one of my most useful tools is a hairdryer. I've broken enough bumper clips, plastic interior trim (clips), connectors etc in my time. So now, if I have a stiff clip, I'll give it a little heat and try again. You can get quite extreme, making the plastic really soft, and sometimes forcing it but only bending the plastic, which will probably go back into shape.
Since your clip is broken, it may be worth either stripping a bit off (it would probably hold anyway) or buying a new clip, depinning the broken one and transferring the connections.
The broken clip might explain why your having the EML fault code - I suspect the electrical connection has been forced and broken too.
My plan is try a new MAF, if no joy then get an auto electrician to sort the wiring.
I must confess the MAF doesn't look in the sort of condition where it's totally failed to the point where the error code can't be cleared. I fear this is wiring.
I'm sure the clip itself isn't the original problem, it was solid and hasn't been touched for at least 6 years. It might be now I've f
ked about with it, of course.Edited by BikeBikeBIke on Friday 26th September 15:21
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