This has got to be simple - Power T/T connector

[tboydva]

OK, I'm going nuts and I can't seem to find a way to search these forums (or google) to find out how one disconnects this connector. I've pulled, pushed, tried to pry, etc. My brother in-law and his friend started to get the jumbo pliers out and I called a halt! There's got to be a trick, but for the life of me (and those two - who by the way with me, were completely sober) I can't figure it out. Can anyone help me figure out the trick to disconnect this junction? If you do, you will hear the sigh of relief wherever you live...

 

[Neil74]

Re: This has got to be simple - Power T/T connector

Just had mine apart this morning, wiggle,twist and pull.

 

[bktheking]

Re: This has got to be simple - Power T/T connector

Looks like there may be a lock tab at the top of the smaller connector, try pushing down on the tab and pull the 2 connectors apart.

 

[Daviet]

Re: This has got to be simple - Power T/T connector

Take a small flat screw driver and insert it between the two connectors over the red wire, mine had a lock inside.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: This has got to be simple - Power T/T connector

agree. has lock tab.

 

[tboydva]

Re: This has got to be simple - Power T/T connector

No luck yet... Have a small jewelers screwdriver, but pushing in doesn't seem to unlock. Looks like I need something blade-like, skinny and long.

I know we don't condone torture, but whoever designed this harness might warrant a policy change!

 

[Daviet]

Re: This has got to be simple - Power T/T connector

Your screw driver may be to small, use a flat blade screw driver with a 1/4" wide blade.

 

[daselbee]

Re: This has got to be simple - Power T/T connector

I RAN INTO one that had been epoxied to keep it together. You may have that to deal with.....

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: This has got to be simple - Power T/T connector

heck, cut each side of the plug and use bullet connectors.

 

[tboydva]

Re: This has got to be simple - Power T/T connector

Wow - this is now getting to be a quest! Kids off school (parent-teacher conferences). My daughter's friend was over with his dad. He worked as a mechanic for 6 years (Ford master mechanic certification). Put him to work on it. Had to give him a few beers a half hour later to calm the nerves.

This is a parts motor (I'm refurbing for the spring) so time (hopefully) is on my side. At this point, I don't know if I can let this thing beat me. I put my wire clippers behind glass with a small hammer on a chain. If it comes to an emergency....

 

[James R]

Re: This has got to be simple - Power T/T connector

Different connectors on different models. If this is a two wire model trim motor you have a simple connector that requires you to slip a thin screwdriver under the locking device between the male connector and the female connector. This lifts the lock and allows the separation. If you have a round connector these just pull apart.