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02 Sensor Broke - need to replace gray connector

Old Jun 30, 2011 | 12:48 AM
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Default 02 Sensor Broke - need to replace gray connector

Somehow, someday, my wire harness (engine side) 02 sensor that plugs into the male end broke. The actual "fins" are in perfect shape, but the plastic casing they are supposed to sit in has gone MIA. I imagine several engine swaps generated the dilemma. I probably yanked on the wiring harness too strongly at some point in time and ripped the fins out of the plug itself. I cant find the old connector anywhere and it's created quite a headache.

I was wondering if anyone had any ideas as to how to properly replace the gray connector (female end) thats directly part of the wiring harness... I went to O'Reilly Auto Parts and they are telling me that it would be easiest to try to find one at a junk yard, splice the wires and replace it with the undamaged plastic casing or connector.

I need to find a stock or similar to stock connector that could set the metal "fins" back into place. Is there such thing? I've looked everywhere but cant seem to find anything besides the 02 sensor bundle that goes inside the exhaust and connects to my wiring harness.

I need a female ended gray plug!!

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(I need the gray connector on top. Wires are intact)

Thanks guys!!
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 02:56 AM
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I have plenty of plugs.

Why does none of that look like s2000 parts?
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 06:03 AM
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I have plenty of plugs.

Why does none of that look like s2000 parts?
Are you saying you would just ship one of the gray connectors to me? that would be incredible


As far as the picture, its for display purposes only. I couldnt find a better picture that could help me explain what I was talking about.

Let me know how you want me to pay you.
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 06:57 AM
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Are your wires and pins intact? If so you can extract the individual wires and plug them into the new connector. This way you dont cut your harness.

Is this for the front 02 or the rear o2...
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Billman250
Are your wires and pins intact? If so you can extract the individual wires and plug them into the new connector. This way you dont cut your harness.

Is this for the front 02 or the rear o2...
Wires and pins are intact. I can plug them into the connector no problem, but it's obviously exposed on one of the ends since I'm missing the gray cover.

It's for the Front 02 (female end)
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 07:05 AM
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Just an FYI...the plug you need can be removed off a REAR o2 sensor. The front and rear sensors can be pluged into each other. you follow me?

If you have rear o2 laying around you have your connector.

If not lemme know.
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Billman250
Just an FYI...the plug you need can be removed off a REAR o2 sensor. The front and rear sensors can be pluged into each other. you follow me?

If you have rear o2 laying around you have your connector.

If not lemme know.
I don't think I do. Below is a picture of one of the connectors that I need. I have an extra exhaust O2 sensor but that's the connector that I have on the exhaust. I need the one that plugs into THAT connector.

It's hard to explain this crap!



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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 04:29 PM
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You need the HARNESS side of the connector for the FRONT o2 sensor. This means its a FEMALE connector with FEMALE pins.

Your front o2 sensor is male and has male pins that plug into ths connector.

Correct?

If so pm me we set up shipping.
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Billman250
You need the HARNESS side of the connector for the FRONT o2 sensor. This means its a FEMALE connector with FEMALE pins.

Your front o2 sensor is male and has male pins that plug into ths connector.

Correct?

If so pm me we set up shipping.

Billman! I went to the junk yard and grabbed a plug from a late 90's accord and swapped the plug. It's perfect!

Thank you so much for the help.
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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ok cool.
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