I have NEVER experienced a loose sensor clip. So when I break a clip, I'm overjoyed, no more stupid clip to deal with. The friction of the male and female ends when joined together has always been snug. I'm sure a loose sensor plug happens but it just seems very rare, at least in my experience. Even so, I appreciate your video and the creative way you deal with the situation.

@udokee7409

Жыл бұрын

Lookin on da bright side lol

Man when something comes up and I look for a solution it usually takes 5 pages of bad videos to find a good one. Finally 1 and done and oddly enough I needed it for my wifes 09 rx350! 1st video, excellent knowledge share. Much better than my hickzip repair thought.

Superb hack! Thank you very much for taking the time to show it to us! I greatly appreciate it! Sincere regards!

That's not a bad tip! it's especially helpful for the back plugs that are difficult to get to in that vehicle!

Another reason I love cars even after a years car videos are still helpful to someone (me) that is searching for information and helpful videos like this

Thank you! This is a great tip to avoid it looking janky

High temp rtv glue, red. Nice. I learned something new and useful. I think I'll use a tiny on my old jag coolant reservoir plug. Was tiny, old, hard to reach and easy to break. Hopefully the new reservoir last the next 100 thousand miles so I don't have to mess with it.

Hey I know you had an accord on a FMU setup, and I was wondering about the reliability. I also have an accord that’s boosted but I want to make it my daily do you think with anyone FMU setup, all properly installed on 4-5psi I can reliably daily drive it, like to work and back everyday. I was just curious about this since I already have the fmu and stand alone ecus and tunes are expensive

EXCELLENT Camera work, and a very ingenious fix !! kudos brother

Just use a zip tie. And, no, I'm not talking about wrapping the zip tie around the coil. All you're doing is using the head of the zip tie. The link below explains it. Your idea works as well, but it's more labor intensive. kzread.info48jb0s7CQWM?si=U08-SBFV4fr8xFIK

A Big Fix... With a Small piece! Very Smart!

Nicely done ✅

I like the idea! I always thought it was only me who broke those connectors. Out of curiosity, does any car manufacturer make connectors that are in the engine bay and not made of thin plastic?

@RubberDuc

2 жыл бұрын

I wish there were :)

Does the engine light turn off rite after removal and replacing?

What are they exact little piece of plastic you use and where could I buy it?

Lifesaver, thanks!

Nope I’ll use a zip tie lol

@williamstidham2163

Жыл бұрын

Use black ABS cement, welds them back together and munch stronger than they were new

Could it be possible to epoxy the old clip piece back with 1000° high heat epoxy?going to try both .this idea though sounds amazing though because it is really a pain of a problem🌊🌊✌

@williamstidham2163

Жыл бұрын

Use ABS black cement, it welds them back on and stronger then they were when new,

Are you going to continue with the turbo accord ? Please do more episodes

@RubberDuc

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I've thought about it, and I appreciate the loyalty to the car from people like you. With that said I don't think there is much interest in the project anymore, and it needs so much work from years of sitting. I probably should think of a "reboot" series on it, I don't know though, thanks for the comment.

I can see this bonding the plugs together so when it gets removed next time you have to get a new pigtail and whatever component you plugged into.. cuz its either gonna rip the wires out or pins out one..

You are cool!

Hey thanks that might work for me

Now if you only had a solution for repairing the broken locking tab on my alternator regulator connector. This tab locks the male plug into the receptacle but, of course, it broke off. Hate to replace the whole alternator because of a lousy broken tab.🤬

how do yu get it off you ust pull of the plastic

Nice

Never had that piece break always the clip retainer on wiring plug ! Be helpful to be able to fix those !

Time is money, just use the same RTV and put a dab across the top of the connectors to seal it together. It will also be intuitive to the next person who has to service it when they see the RTV, and they know to simply slice it apart with a blade to release.

Sweet idea bro!

never a light when you need it, my life story.

Cool trick, wow the things we have to go through to fix bad engineering

My 2001 Tacoma is held together by zip ties.

@williamstidham2163

Жыл бұрын

Use ABS black cement, stronger then when it was new and welds it back, ether end repair, overnight set and good as new

You can buy a new connector and reattach it to the wire harness🙄

@juliogomez7237

2 ай бұрын

Is this guy serious? Who is gonna go thru all that bs

Tech tip... watch at 2X speed.

Zip Tie ... 2 second fix.

@caseymyhro3769

7 ай бұрын

Exactly. Just use the head of the zip tie. kzread.info48jb0s7CQWM?si=U08-SBFV4fr8xFIK

Is there any chance of using a glue gun to make something that would hold up?

lol 😂

The internal plastic parts in the plug are made of crappy incorrect plastic and tend to crumble. Best solution is to buy cheap Chinese replacement plugs and insert the existing contacts/wires into new plugs. The life limited flexible parts REALLY should have been on the coil side.

Let there be light

Note to self: Never buy a 2007 Lexus RX 350 no matter the price. Bad engineering. Impossible to replace coil packs. Sounds like the engineers planned it to run up Chilton manual repair hours for the dealer estimates. Reminds me of the time I replaced a cabin heater blower motor in an old Volvo 240 GL. Had to take half the interior of the car apart to put in.

Are you Keith

LOL!! If the plug is buried under all the parts you had to remove to get to it, who cares what the repair looks like? You are a worse OCD than my brother. 😂Ridiculous.

I feel your frustration, sir I am a mechanic myself and I said the same exact thing you just said they are complete idiots. I don’t know why they do the things they do sometimes it’s beyond me. I just don’t get it. The things we face with disguise people have no idea.🤣🤣🤣👍👍

The opening lmao bro had a autistic rage moment lol

@starshamoon9210

Жыл бұрын

Why not solder using zip tie as the plastic solder to put the broke piece back on? It only takes 30 seconds, and will look and work good as new. And if it breaks again next time you can fix it again just as easy. Hell.... you could even just solder a tiny piece of zip tie anywhere touching both pieces (or in place of the piece you glue on and it would hold forever. Then when you want the connector off, you simply touch it with the soldering iron and it melts a Lil and you can pull it right off.

@RubberDuc

Жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea.

And also you can get a new connector for about 10 bucks last time I checked our you can buy a more expensive brand for around 50

When you’ve removed all that stuff a 1000 times it becomes really easy and fast. lol

Toyotas are very brittle