 back up light connection at the switch in the transmission, how to reattach |
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| DRPHIL914 |
 Apr 29 2026, 08:44 AM
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Dr. Phil  Group: Members Posts: 5,926 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Kennesaw, GA Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States 
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When I removed the harness when pulling the motor I pulled one of the wires out of the small round end that the 2 wires use to push into the back up light switch, so the question is how do I put that wire back into the ball like end ? I tried using a crimper but it is out of shape and cant get pushed into the socket. im sure there is probably a special crimper to use that type of connector ?
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| Luke M |
Apr 29 2026, 09:00 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,503 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ Apr 29 2026, 07:44 AM)  When I removed the harness when pulling the motor I pulled one of the wires out of the small round end that the 2 wires use to push into the back up light switch, so the question is how do I put that wire back into the ball like end ? I tried using a crimper but it is out of shape and cant get pushed into the socket. im sure there is probably a special crimper to use that type of connector ? Philip Sounds like the terminal has pulled out of the wire correct? If so then strip the wire back and solder it together. Pretty sure these are soldered from the factory. |
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| DRPHIL914 |
Apr 29 2026, 09:06 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,926 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Kennesaw, GA Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(Luke M @ Apr 29 2026, 11:00 AM) QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ Apr 29 2026, 07:44 AM) When I removed the harness when pulling the motor I pulled one of the wires out of the small round end that the 2 wires use to push into the back up light switch, so the question is how do I put that wire back into the ball like end ? I tried using a crimper but it is out of shape and cant get pushed into the socket. im sure there is probably a special crimper to use that type of connector ? Philip Sounds like the terminal has pulled out of the wire correct? If so then strip the wire back and solder it together. Pretty sure these are soldered from the factory. Luke, Yes, it pulled out of the connector. Yes i can solder that back in there, should have done that with it out of the car lol but i can do that . Thanks for the suggestion |
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| mgphoto |
Apr 29 2026, 09:08 AM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ Apr 29 2026, 06:44 AM) When I removed the harness when pulling the motor I pulled one of the wires out of the small round end that the 2 wires use to push into the back up light switch, so the question is how do I put that wire back into the ball like end ? I tried using a crimper but it is out of shape and cant get pushed into the socket. im sure there is probably a special crimper to use that type of connector ? Philip Large blob of solder on the tip of the wire, a little shaping and push into place. |
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