What are those connectors on 3.2L engine?

[Aussiesven]

I am sure this is a very simple question...

There are three connectors at the back left of the engine. The top white one is broken, so I need a new one, but cannot work out what it does or what the part number is...



I have zippy tied it together for now but need a new plug.

Anyone know what those three connectors hook up to or even the part number? Thanks in advance.

Sven

[proporsche]

hi there....
the search button on top right should give you plenty of answers...for now here is some

Ivan




and here
Head Temperature Sensor Replacement

and some reading
https://rennlist.com/forums/911-forum/615361-reference-sensor-gap.html

[Flat6pac]

The strapped connector is head temp sensor.
Bruce

[Aussiesven]

Excellent gentlemen. Thanks for the quick replies. Another job on the to do list... would Bosch sell only the connector? My wiring is fine, just the connector male part is broken...

Sven

[john walker's workshop]

The male side (the yellowish part) is part of the head temp sensor, not replaceable separately.

[LUFTKUL]

Is the female side connection available somewhere? Mine is broken too, but on the wiring harness female side and rigged similar to the OP's picture.

[steely]

Here is one Parts source. They're called Junior Timer Connectors (ancient name).
AMP Connectors/Terminals

[Cevan]

Please tell me there is a tool out there that makes it easy to remove the little spring clip on these connectors. Can't believe Bosch designed and used these things.

[McLaren-TAG]

I know it sounds dirty but just give it a firm tug.

[steely]

+1 on the tug.

if you use a small screw-driver to lift the sides instead, just be careful as it could go airborne

[gazzerr]

Yep just stick a small screwdriver in between the end of the plug and what it plugs into and gently pry (twist) it and it will pop right off. I did all kinds of gouge damage to the plastic trying to remove (and reseat) the stupid spring clip before I learned this.

[Elombard]

Yeah they are designed to pull off, right? I spent so much time removing the spring clips thinking there was a special tool and I realized several years later "I think these just pull off".....of course I just broke the heat temp plug doing that. That sucker over heats me thinks

[Cevan]

Originally Posted by McLaren-TAG

I know it sounds dirty but just give it a firm tug.

Learn something new everyday. Thanks.

[RLJett]

I removed each spring clip with a pick ... pulling on one end of the spring and pulling away from the connector body. Then I used my fingers to grab the spring and the unhook from the other side of the connector. I was warned the springs may go flying, so I laid down a plastic sheet unit the connector area to prevent them from falling in the engine area.

[faverymi]

I use a dental curette

I should start selling the old dull ones here

[bickyd]

Ausie. you have a PM.