WOT switch cable

LOVEHZ · 01-28-2015, 07:00 PM

I'm trying to remove the WOT switch cable but it doesn't want to come off. I'm sure this is fairly simple but I don't want to damage the cable. Is there a trick to it?

Thanks.

Tippy · 01-29-2015, 04:48 AM

IIRC, twist a quarter turn.

LOVEHZ · 01-29-2015, 01:31 PM

It doesn't look like a "twist" type of plug? It has a metal clip around it (86 Carrera) and is square? I'm sure it's simple but first time removing one of these.

timmy2 · timmy2's Garage

Picture would help.

Pry the clip out a bit and pull?

LOVEHZ · 01-29-2015, 01:49 PM

Here's the picture. Not sure if that clip does too much as its on the body of the connector.

2stroke · 2stroke's Garage

Yes.... You need to pop that metal clip off 1st. With a pick, or small screwdriver.

LOVEHZ · 01-29-2015, 02:12 PM

Perfect, easy. Thanks 2Stroke.

Tippy · 01-29-2015, 02:23 PM

Quote:

It doesn't look like a "twist" type of plug? It has a metal clip around it (86 Carrera) and is square? I'm sure it's simple but first time removing one of these.

I thought you meant remove cable from TB bracket.

LOVEHZ · 01-29-2015, 02:44 PM

No problem. Got the plug out and verified my WOT switch is working ok. The switch is mounted almost right towards the back of the top bracket and, after reading some posts, I wanted to make sure it was working. A multimeter with a continuity tone makes it easy!

sugarwood · sugarwood's Garage

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Originally Posted by 2stroke

Yes.... You need to pop that metal clip off 1st. With a pick, or small screwdriver.

I'm pretty sure you don't need to remove that paper clip thing.
I ran into this when removing the footwell blowers

You can just wiggle the plug off with the clip in place.
I think the clip only prevents you from pulling it straight off.
When you wiggle, one side clears the tab, and then you do the other side.

LOVEHZ · 01-29-2015, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarwood

I'm pretty sure you don't need to remove that paper clip thing.
I ran into this when removing the footwell blowers

You can just wiggle the plug off with the clip in place.
I think the clip only prevents you from pulling it straight off.
When you wiggle, one side clears the tab, and then you do the other side.

I'll give that a try. Putting the spring clip back on wasn't the easiest.