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Anyway to clean this connector?

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by mike11895, Jan 14, 2025.

  1. Jan 14, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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    Any good way to clean this license plate light connector to get it to work again?

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    I'd spray electrical cleaner and gently use a small dental pick, and apply dielectric grease.
     
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    Compressed air and a toothbrush. Then hit it with some dielectric grease
     
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    1lowlife Toxic prick and pavement princess..

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    All of the above..:thumbsup:
    You could also remove the pins in the connector and give them a good cleaning..
     
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    Did you test it for power just to make sure it’s not blown further upstream? Fuse? Or are you sure it’s just a dirty connector?
     
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    I'm sure it's just dirty
     
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    De-pin it, then vinegar water followed up with isopropyl alcohol. I'd IPA toothbrush the connector too. Add dielectric after reinserting the pins.
     
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    How to take the pins out?
     
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    That exact connector I don't know, but there's always a plastic prong which is an interference fit with the pin. You need to pry that away from the pin so you can pull it out of the connector. I'm going to assume that connector is a simple two conductor for power to the lamp, but it has four holes, so likely you release the prong from the front. Start shoving some picks in there. You'll figure it out.
     
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    Deoxit is the real stuff,,been using it for years in all connections , esp under the hood with things like coil packs , mafs , air temps sensor .
     
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    Go carefully, slowly...clean...reconnect...test for current in/out...repeat, you may need to get one from dealer...not hard to replace most...good luck.
     
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