Hi guys, my car is an 2003 Nissan Pulsar auto sedan
The connector that plugs into the coolant temp sensor broke as I was putting it in, though unfortunately I'm not familiar with electrical connectors, would it be possible to get a cheap aftermarket replacement or is this Nissan specific design, making this repair tricky?
No numbers or markings :/. I had a look at some diagrams (Partsouq) but it doesn't say anything about the connector itself, just mentions the wiring harness as a whole.
I tried Google Image search and it wasn't much help, loads of plugs look sorta like that.
Same. Hard to find the right part without a part number :/. Found a few that look similar, but the dimensions could be off.
I think it might be CS830, may be just go to Repco to have a check if you can?
Thanks for the links Sly. The sensor itself is ok (afaik), just the plastic connector from the wiring harness I need to replace, but Im unsure of what type of connector it is, or if it has a specific model/part number.
Thanks elgrande. Looks like it could be it. Ill contact them and see what they say. :)
If you don’t want to wait for delivery you could go to a self serve wrecker and get one.
Don't think they're around anymore, are they (nsw)? There use to be Pick'n'Payless, they closed some years back. Northern Wreckers got a new owner/name but they're no longer self-serve (thieves & broken things).
Do you know of any around Sydney?
Go to a vehicle dismantling yard (a wreckers). Plenty parts there.
I'll have a call around, but afaik, self-serve isn't around (in sydney) anymore. I'll make some inquiries tomorrow (monday) & see what they say. :)
Thanks Curlcurl. I had a look but doesn't seem to be a self-serve place. I sent a message to them just in-case though. Thanks :)
If you can still fin the connector, use a cable tie or 2 to secure. But a replacement is not the easiest new.
Why do you insist on Self Serve? Just go and ask for the Connector with 4" of wiring, cut and shut instal.
Or, strip the terminals from the damaged forced connector, insert them into the Sender section, and fill with a non conductive sealant.
It is not perfect to look at, but then again, it is a viable work around.
Thanks Pegaxs, looks like the connector :).
I think this may be the correct one. Do you have the the proper crimper to do the terminals? Also make sure you get the wiring the right way around.
No crimper unfortunately. The wires/terminals look ok, I hoped I could just slide the terminals as-in into a new housing, but I'm unsure. At the moment I've carefully put the housing/terminals back on & managed to slip it onto the sensor. Not sure how long it'll stay before vibrations get to it.
@Widget: If you want to take a gamble and get one of these -
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/192431536662?_nkw=nissan+coolant…
Have it sent to me then I can forward to you after I install the terminals with some wiring. You pay for postage back to you. No charge for wiring it up.
@NevC: Hey, thanks for the offer Nev :). I've reattached the existing one, Ill see how it goes for now then Ill look at buying one now that I know what I'm looking at.
I'll keep your offer in mind & send you a message if I go ahead, though I'm hoping I can slip the existing terminal into through the back of the connector, unless installation requires feeding the wire through the connector & crimping the terminal at the front then reversing the terminal through the front-end?
What model is your Nissan?
2003 N16 Pulsar ST-L sedan, auto
Of course there is no part number to the normal eyes but if you use a 30X magnifying glass you can see them small as F. They are under 1mm tall letters right on the external shoulders of the plug. The other part number which a normal eye might be able see is on the white bit that secures the pin sockets. Unfortunately for the OP its broken and stuck inside in the temp sensor socket. You have to dig this out before you able to seat a new plug properly.
The printed part number is E02FGY made by Sumitomo, it has been discontinued. They new part looks a little different inside but it should fit.
This plug has a pretty tough life sitting right next to the exhaust manifold. Although mine is still ok I suggest you protect it with some kind of heat shield to prevent it from going brittle. I can see a green and blue E02FG plugs on the engine.
Part no. Small as F
The white bit with Part No
My fine cooked plug 1
My fine cooked plug 2
:O oh wow, thanks heaps skillet, greatly appreciate the photos and investigation :). I didn't realise the white plastic inside the sensor came from the housing-connector :/. I might take your advice on a heat-shield of some sort too, good idea. :)
There any numbers or anything on the plastic connector?