Grey connector issues

[240USA]

Just bought my first 240, new to Nissan an I have to say I have never had more problems getting harness connectors off in my life. Any trick to get these off? I squeeze the tabs but can't get them to budge. Working on getting the transmission off now.

[Hoffman5982]

There is no trick, you squeeze it and it comes off. Nissan isn't the problem, either the clip is broken or there's all kinds of build up seizing it together. Spray some pb blaster on it and use some strength to pull it apart. If the clip is broken get a small flat head and try to pry it open.

Don't be naive and blame a car maker for a common issue any old, high mileage vehicle has. If this minute issue is enough to turn you off on the car you should probably sell it.

[lunchmeat]

Old connectors that probably have never been apart. Squeeze, wiggle, cuss a little, and it should pop loose. Or use a small flat blade screwdriver and work it loose. Just don't go overboard with the prying. Decades old plastic gets pretty brittle.

[240USA]

Originally Posted by lunchmeat

Old connectors that probably have never been apart. Squeeze, wiggle, cuss a little, and it should pop loose. Or use a small flat blade screwdriver and work it loose. Just don't go overboard with the prying. Decades old plastic gets pretty brittle.

That's the thing, not trying to break one. Thanks.

[240USA]

Originally Posted by Hoffman5982

There is no trick, you squeeze it and it comes off. Nissan isn't the problem, either the clip is broken or there's all kinds of build up seizing it together. Spray some pb blaster on it and use some strength to pull it apart. If the clip is broken get a small flat head and try to pry it open.

Don't be naive and blame a car maker for a common issue any old, high mileage vehicle has. If this minute issue is enough to turn you off on the car you should probably sell it.

Thanks for the advise and being a dick at the same time.

[blkvrtswp]

If you break any, look on WiringSpecialties.com we have many available brand-new, especially engine harness connectors.

http://www.wiringspecialties.com/diywiring.html

[240USA]

Originally Posted by blkvrtswp

If you break any, look on WiringSpecialties.com we have many available brand-new, especially engine harness connectors.

http://www.wiringspecialties.com/diywiring.html

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

[SlideWell]

A wide variety of pliers are handy when it comes to removing those various plug connectors. I take my time because I don't like to scratch them or make indents in the plastic. I would recommend buying a factory service manual. I did with my first S14 and now know how to take these cars apart and put them back together.
Welcome to the S-chassis family.

[cotbu]

Defeated by a 20yr old grey connector!
How do you explain things like this to your wife and kids? Easy don't have any!

[240USA]

Originally Posted by cotbu

Defeated by a 20yr old grey connector!
How do you explain things like this to your wife and kids? Easy don't have any!

Oh I won! Soaked them in wd40 and while pressing on the tab kept working it back and forth until they broke loose. It's crazy how much dirt got inside them. I don't care what anyone says, crappy design. Never had the issue with other cars.

[SlowZ32]

Originally Posted by 240USA

Oh I won! Soaked them in wd40 and while pressing on the tab kept working it back and forth until they broke loose. It's crazy how much dirt got inside them. I don't care what anyone says, crappy design. Never had the issue with other cars.

[TheRealSy90]

How many other 25 year old cars have you pulled a transmission from?

[lunchmeat]

Try 50 yr old Ford wiring. Basic male/female connectors that fuse together over years of heat cycles. Played hell trying to get the engine wiring out of my 68 mustang.