Fuel temp sensor

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Engine management light is on. Ran a scan which points to the fuel temp sensor. Sure enough, the cable is broken close to where it enters the connector plug.
with about 3mm, remaining on one end it looks unlikely I’ll be able to get a wire soldered to it. Is there a work around for this ? Are these connector plugs replaceable?

 

[ahtcap]

Disconnect and check for a part number,it will be replaceable.

 

[George Kost]

Most connectors you can remove the pins from the housing. and there are some special pin removal tools for that.
Usually there also be some locking mechanism to prevent the pins to be removed. It depends.

 

[NHN]

Could be a 000979019 pin, repair wire, can be repaired.

 

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Well I managed to track down a replacement connector … well at least the part numbers match up.
I’ll let you know how it pans out.
common fault apparently.
for future reference here’s the part I ordered.

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[NHN]

You dont need a new connector, waste of money, just the pin ends or wires.

I can probably send you some wires for a small fee.

 

[George Kost]

Agree with @NHN
And if you see the pictures from the ebay item, those connectors have a sliding lock. (red in this picture).
You remove this lock, and then you can easily remove the pins to replace with a thin screw driver of some long needle.

 

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ill leave these pics for future searches...

scan with VCDS fault code is 16567. Google search would suggest this is becoming a common fault as the BKD's are now aging.

With the plastic engine cover removed, both the sensor and connector ar easily accessible on the right-hand side between the egr outlet and air box.
There's very little free play in the original wires no doubt contributing to their failure. The new wires i joined to the old with a soldering iron. there's now a bit of free play and they're nolonger taut.

wire broken

New connector... fiver from ebay

new connector (correct part number)

toolage

stripped ready for soldering to new wires

soldered and heat shrink

wire temporary covered with insulation tape. will tidy next week when i do service.