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Extreme_2020 · 08-30-2003, 23:08

Hey Guys,

The electrical connector on the wiring loom for my idle cut-off solenoid has become a bit rusty inside...how can i clean it? Just spray a bit of WD-40 in it? Can that cause any damage? Or would it be better to cut off the connector and get a new spade plug put on?

Thanks

Extreme

ir33t · 08-31-2003, 01:23

try electrical contact cleaner from dick smith

Aussiblue · 08-31-2003, 04:54

Yes any contact cleaner lubricant (Altronics and Jaycar are usually cheaper than DES) and then put KOPR-SHIELD on them; it's a conductive grease that stops corrosion and improves the conductivity of the connections..

LTDHO · 08-31-2003, 15:20

I wouldn't bother cleaning it. Just replace it. Brand new.. :)

TopGhia · 09-01-2003, 02:03

Either way it's still a good idea to put some corrosion protection stuff on it.

Extreme_2020 · 09-04-2003, 03:47

Thanks for all the suggestions fellas :-)

Ended up replacing the connector...it was too far gone to clean...and somebody had put some super glue or the likes in it...who knows what for?

Idles beautifully now :-)

Extreme