Red tent wire harness

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So one of the pins on the edge connector broke off. Usually not a big deal but the edge connector is solid plastic that was molded around the pin. What the best (easiest) fix for this?
 
The pin can actually be pulled out and you can slide a new one in.
I can take some pictures tonight if you would like.
Just have to be careful. You can pull a pin out of another connector or you can pull a pin out of that connector if it isnt being used.
 
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Thanks that would be awesome. But i should clarify it wasn't the actual pin. The wire broke off on the outside of the connector. But any help is appreciated
 
recommend way to fix it..

Buy a new edge connector, Cut and strip each wire one at a time, put heat shrink before soldering the wire on to the new edge connector.

If you do one wire at the time the less likely you will end up with cross or misplaced wires on your edge connector.
 
belated thanks

Thank you so much!! I honestly thought the pins were molded into the plastic and was going to replace the whole thing. I literally just saw this so many months later. thanks again pal.
 
Replace the single pin. If your edge connector was garbage I would agree with alpha-tron, however VS connectors rarely go bad, usually a negative wire breaks off.
I'm horrible at taking videos, but here you go.....
removal of broken pin
https://youtu.be/lDV4G_wR2X8
Install of replacement pin
https://youtu.be/fb7uwqO8nDE
Good video. I have a harness with a cracked connector. Might end up replacing it.
 
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