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HELP!!! Glow Plug Module Connectors

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HELP!!! Glow Plug Module Connectors

Post by PhilUK » Thu Apr 05, 2018 2:51 pm

Is there a knack to unplugging the connectors from the glow plug module?  :'(

On the larger connector there seems to be release tabs but they are doing nothing and I cant see anything that would release on the smaller one?

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Re: HELP!!! Glow Plug Module Connectors

Post by Spandex » Thu Apr 05, 2018 4:22 pm

I changed one on an e61 a while ago (same connectors, possibly the same controller too) and I vaguely remember the round plug just pulls out (needs some force to overcome the friction of the two small tabs) and the large plug needs the locking tabs to be held in as it's pulled out.

Are you doing this blind, or have you taken the manifold off to get better access?

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Re: HELP!!! Glow Plug Module Connectors

Post by Horizon » Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:13 pm

My large plug was a mare to get out I had to spray WD between the plug and module, thought it would never come out, yet once out the new module plugged in with ease.
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Re: HELP!!! Glow Plug Module Connectors

Post by PhilUK » Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:40 am

Thanks chaps! Will give that a go  :D
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