Snapped ECU pin stuck in plug - Nooooooooooooooo!!!!

[iansl]

I think I may have found the source of my airbag light and I dont believe it could be any worse. I disconnected the airbag ECU and there are signs of corrosion in there and one of the pins from the ECU has broken/corroded into the corresponding plug.

I cannot think of any way to get this pin out of the plug as there is nothing to get needle nosed tweezers or pliers on to. I also suspect if I could get hold of the pin, there is a reason its come off, its probably corroded in some way to the plug on the other side.

This leaves me in a rather crappy situation. I cant buy a new ECU as it couldn't be plugged in anyway unless i can somehow replace this rathe specialist plug. Its the type of plug with a lever to attach it too so not a common thing.

The only thing I can think of right now is to open up the ECU and solder a wire to the corresponding connection inside and then try to find the corresponding wire in the loom to connect to.

If anyone has any idea of where I could buy a new 24 pin plug to replace the one I have or if anyone has any other solutions I would appreciate your input.

Thanks people.

Ian

 

[iansl]

It looks like pin 7 by the way. If anyone knows what wire this corresponds to in the loom I would appreciate it too.

 

[St3v3]

Can you not get the back of the plug off? I think soldering a wire into the ecu is a pretty decent idea.

 

[Wully]

Try this company in Liverpool they re set them I think they might be able to repair it. I think they do an exchange if they can’t re set it or repair it I know a few members have used them including myself and can recommend them.

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