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While trying to figure out why my car is running like crap (Code 33) I came across this connector.
It was filled to the brim with some kind of grease, I have no idea how.
I tried to clean it the best I could, here are the before pictures.
Something strange to me was that the female end has three wires, yet the male end only has 2.
Is this related to my issue at all? My code unfortunately didn't go away after cleaning them the best I could. I am getting some contact cleaner tomorrow.
I think my best course of action would be to replace the connector entirely, but I am not certain on how to remove the wires from this connector, or if it's possible. If I could get info on what this connector is for, hopefully I can begin moving forward.
On a side note, where are the most common places for a vacuum leak? I'm thinking that might be playing into this a bit, although I idle fine. After my accident, my cruise control stopped working, so I am thinking that might be part of my problem. All the lines look solid...
Thanks in advance!
Last edited by Annihilate; Aug 1, 2020 at 01:15 AM.
Re: Trying to track down Code 33 and came across this
The same crap was in some of the connectors in my car....maybe it was a dealer service thing back in the days..??
Hawks has several pigtails for sale, I replaced this one, cleared some codes right away!
Re: Trying to track down Code 33 and came across this
Various times over the past decades. automobile manufacturers, packed electrical connections with grease. Usually in areas prone to moisture. Ford used white lithium grease, which after decades gets hard and difficult to remove. I use dielectric grease wherever moisture might be a concern, with great success.
Re: Trying to track down Code 33 and came across this
Originally Posted by Fire"Dutch"Bird
The same crap was in some of the connectors in my car....maybe it was a dealer service thing back in the days..??
Hawks has several pigtails for sale, I replaced this one, cleared some codes right away!
What codes did you have? My fuel pump seems to be seeing pretty consistent voltage.
I didn't really see anything similar to mine on hawks unfortunately. I wonder what it's for and if it's properly hooked up. It's pretty strange to me there are three female prongs and only two male.
Originally Posted by mikeceli
Various times over the past decades. automobile manufacturers, packed electrical connections with grease. Usually in areas prone to moisture. Ford used white lithium grease, which after decades gets hard and difficult to remove. I use dielectric grease wherever moisture might be a concern, with great success.
Well this is sure a fun fact. Whoopsie daisy on my part for cleaning it out! Guess I should finish the job and use Di Electric instead.
Re: Trying to track down Code 33 and came across this
I had intermittent code 34, should not be related to that pigtail, but after replacing it, it ( most times) went away..
I didn't like the look of all that dirty, greasy crap in it..
Hawks has several pigtails on offer, search their website!
Re: Trying to track down Code 33 and came across this
Originally Posted by Annihilate
What codes did you have? My fuel pump seems to be seeing pretty consistent voltage.
I didn't really see anything similar to mine on hawks unfortunately. I wonder what it's for and if it's properly hooked up. It's pretty strange to me there are three female prongs and only two male.
Well this is sure a fun fact. Whoopsie daisy on my part for cleaning it out! Guess I should finish the job and use Di Electric instead.
Just make sure the metal contacts are not burned or otherwise damaged.
