Dont know if this is the right forum, but I have a question.
My 89 iroc l98 tpi needs the maf sensor replaced. One of the terminals and clip have messed up. I bought a new through tpi parts and I need to install it. Do I cut off the old one and splice the new one on? That easy? Thanks in advance for help.



Thanks,
Gerry


P.S. Still trying to learn to make her run right.

 

The connector and part are bad?

If you bought a new MAF and connector, put the MAF on and then cut and splice the new connector on. After that you should be good to go.

 

And if ya don't know how to solder wires together , your two options are to , , , ,

Have a friend whose handy with a soldering iron do it , or , , Learn yourself . If ya search You tube you'll find tutorials on soldering that will get ya going ....

There really is no better way to join wires , and it's not all that hard once ya get the process mastered .....

 

Thanks for the replies guys. Cant I just use crimpers instead of soldering, for the meantime? Dont have soldering unit or know anybody who has one.
Thanks,
Gerry

 

Hi Gerry ,

Yes , you most certainly could use a crimp type connection , and it would work . Thing is , most people consider the soldered connection to be the best , the crimp as second best , the worst being just twisted together and taped .

The thing with crimped connections , especially where dampness can be present (like under the hood on a rainy day's drive) is that moisture can get in there and create a high resistance if the crimp isn't tight enough , but too tight will score and fracture the wire , leading to the connection's failure . Underhood vibration from the running engine plays a part here as well .

Soldering can be a very useful skill as our cars get older and the ancient plastic fittings crumble back into the dinosaurs they were made from . You don't even need to know a whole lot about electronics , just go wire by wire matching up the colors to their right positions on the new connector (sometimes referred to as a "pigtail") and it's just that easy . It's the soldering that would give it it's most secure connection , and once ya do a few practice connections and get the hang of it , you'll install that new connector in a matter of minutes

 

Again thanks for your help. Just found out that a friend has a soldering unit, but in the meantime i'll crimp for a day or two.


Thanks again,
Gerry

P.S. I will learn to do it myself for future purposes.