L3130 coolant temperature sensor wiring harness

[rednekker]

had a squirrel chew the wire connecting the coolant temperature sensor to the intellipanel and of course the gauge shows no temperature.

anyone have an idea where i might find a replacement connector with leads or a 3rd party sensor/connector with leads?

kubota has no oem parts for this. WOW.

the squirrel left less than 1/4" wire on the connector, so i can't solder to it. really do need the temperature gauge to work.

thanks in advance.

 

[Michael In Tennessee]

Is the connector a type that you can push the pin out of? If so, de-pin it and solder on some wire.

 

[rednekker]

Is the connector a type that you can push the pin out of? If so, de-pin it and solder on some wire.

thanks for the response michael.

no, it seems to be one that is molded. i tried pulling the longest 'nub' of wire out of the pin with needle-nose pliers. would NOT budge.

the pin that mates to the sensor was easily removed, but replacing it with a generic might be impossible...

 

[Roadworthy]

Pins are normally inserted into molded connectors - at least the usually white stiff plastic kind. The rubber molded ones, no. To remove the pin a tool is required. It's like a very thin tube which will just fit over the pin. It depresses a clip allowing removal of the pin.

 

[Peter 315]

You need a set like this......Amazon.com: MENKEY Terminal Removal Tool Kit for Car, 39 Pieces Wire Connector Pin Release Key Extractor Tools Set for Most Connector Terminal: Automotive

 

[rednekker]

thanks a lot. if this tool has a match for the plug, it might be doable.

i'll drop a photo of the f/r of the plug. i'm old and the eyes sometimes play tricks. i can't tell if there is a recessed pin behind the 'face plate' of the plug. probably wrong term - face plate.

 

[rednekker]

here are the 2 pics of the socket. thanks.

 

[Dave M7040]

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here are the 2 pics of the socket. thanks.

I think the blue plastic will come off the connector thus freeing the pins to come out the front of the connector.

There are two square holes that may be the release clip access

Dave M7040

 

[Peter 315]

Something is holding the black piece onto the white piece then the pins are held in to the white plug......get the tool if it does not work send it back...

 

[Michael In Tennessee]

The first pic is too blurry to be useful. If it looks like the pin is removable, one would stick a thin tool in from the blue side pushing down a tab and pulling out the wire. Can't really tell without touching and feeling for myself.