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    Offline plumcrazy704406

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    what is the fix for this?
    « on: July 24, 2013 - 09:56:04 PM »
    Need some help please. Both of the retainer plastic clips on the voltage regulator wire harness broke off. These are molded on a loose part on the wire harness. Can this " loose" part be replaced/ or do I have to find a harness? The pic below shows the voltage regulator end, but doesn't show the side clips that retain it in the regulator. If I need to replace the harness, can anyone tell me the oem part number please.



    thank-you in advance.
    « Last Edit: July 24, 2013 - 09:58:00 PM by plumcrazy704406 »
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    Offline burdar

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    Re: what is the fix for this?
    « Reply #1 on: July 25, 2013 - 02:27:02 AM »
    The voltage regulator connector is part of the engine harness.  Are you sure you really need the retaining pieces?  It will probably stay connected without them.  If you really want to replace the connector, you should be able to find what you need in a junk yard.  That style voltage regulator was used for a long time. 
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    Re: what is the fix for this?
    « Reply #2 on: July 25, 2013 - 10:15:41 AM »
    Later years use a steel retainer , it will not fit over the plug but you could cut the wires & splice on the plug again with solder & heat shrink
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    Re: what is the fix for this?
    « Reply #3 on: July 25, 2013 - 11:06:27 AM »
    I've never had a problem with them coming off without the clips.  If yours is missing the clips you can take some small needle nose pliers and tighten up the terminals so they snap on better.  Worth a shot before you cut wires.
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    Re: what is the fix for this?
    « Reply #4 on: July 25, 2013 - 02:00:25 PM »
    I would simply place a small bend in the male pins on the regulator. That way there will be some holding resistance when you push it on. Dont do too much on the bend otherwise you will kink the pins and have to buy a new regulator.
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    Offline plumcrazy704406

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    Re: what is the fix for this?
    « Reply #5 on: July 25, 2013 - 09:09:20 PM »
     I thought it would stay on without an issue, but because the car is fairly original, I should look at the options to fix it. The existing harness is in very good shape, with a ( I think) part # tag etc. Can they be "rebuilt".

    thx everyone for the input
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