I think most of these plug can come apart. I just don't want to take the chance that this is one of those that doesn't and mess up a connection. Sometimes there is a tool that can be used to push the spring clip down that typically retains the pin connector in the plug. I think I might try the vinegar/scrub method. Thanks! -Wayne / VIN#2447 kjc wrote: >I would be interested to know if there is a way, but I don't think you can >disassemble the harness/plug. >I just dipped the plug into vinegar for a few minutes and then attacked it >as best I could with a steel brush, per Warren's advice. I then used the >damp brush on the other end of things. >It seemed to help quite a bit, tooling around last weekend. But I haven't >driven it much-- that's tomorrow and Saturday, weather permitting. >-Kevin >#4687 > >On 7/6/05, Wayne Wagner <> wrote: > > >>Can anyone tell me how to pop out the electrical connector pins on the >>Idle Speed Regulator (the harness side). I was in the process of >>cleaning the electrical contacts and cannot get at the harness side >>connector contacts well enough. >> >>I am also in need of replacing the bootie for the connector. Anybody >>know where to get one? I didn't see a part pointed out in parts manual. >> >>Thanks. >> >>Regards, >>Wayne / VIN#2447 >> >> >> To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/