Electrical connector removal

partwerks · Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 7:21 pm Post subject: Electrical connector removal

On the electrical connector on a 1996 VW Jetta, the pin connector that is right next door to the distributor cap with all the wires going into it.

To disconnect it, does a person twist it, then pull out? If so, it must be stuck? I'm afraid of breaking it, or does it come off that way??

ps2375 · Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 9:03 pm Post subject:

Yes, it is a twist connector.

partwerks · Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 9:08 pm Post subject:

Do you know which way it turns, if standing on the driver's side facing it. Clock wise, or counter clock wise.

I doubt if it has been off since new, and is probably stuck?

I hate to think of using a channel lock pliers, but have tried by hand, with no luck.

ps2375 · Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 8:44 am Post subject:

CCW to remove.

partwerks · Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 9:08 am Post subject:

I finally got it using a channel lock pliers. It was stuck, and heard a pop when it finally gave way. I was hoping it wasn't something more sinister, but found out it just unscrews. I gave it a good bath with MAF sensor cleaner was what I was after. Probably was never off since the factory?


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