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Where can I purchase just the connector that attaches to the coil? I really don't want to buy a ~$200 harness when all I need is the connector. When last changing my coils I broke off the tab that holds the connector to the coil. Will any generic connector work?

On a side note, only 3 of the 8 Visteon coils will allow the connector to attach correctly; the tabs won't seat on the tang. I ended up zip-tying the plugs to the coils. Maybe new connectors will also help this issue......
 
go to a junk yard and cut off a harness from a car or truck, then you can just solder one in, i had to do this for my dads truck, the harness was getting wet and corroded the hell out of one of the speaker connectors (same harness connector as coils) i ended up grabbing one from under the hood of a f150, and the yard only charged me about $5.
 
Should be part number 1Z-14489-AA, about $5.00 to $8.00
You can order through a dealer, Ford Parts Giant, Tasca, ...

I don't think this includes the contacts, just the shell, but it sounds like you only need the shell.
 
joegr said:
Should be part number 1Z-14489-AA, about $5.00 to $8.00
You can order through a dealer, Ford Parts Giant, Tasca, ...

I don't think this includes the contacts, just the shell, but it sounds like you only need the shell.
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That's a good price. I found them for $15ea awhile back. I didn't get them. I broke a few when I reversed the wires for my Accels bit the connector stays on so I just left them
 
joegr said:
should be part number 1z-14489-aa, about $5.00 to $8.00
you can order through a dealer, ford parts giant, tasca, ...

I don't think this includes the contacts, just the shell, but it sounds like you only need the shell.
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Thanks!!!!!!!

There does seem to be a couple of characters missing at the beginning. Do you think this would work?
 
LS4me said:
Thanks!!!!!!!

There does seem to be a couple of characters missing at the beginning. Do you think this would work?
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Other than my very low opinion of Dorman, it should probably work. Note that with the Ford part, you wouldn't have to cut and splice any wires, just move the pins from the old shell to the new one.

**1Z-14489-AA SLEEVE - WIRING
[Lincoln | LS | 2006 | Lincoln LS | (+)"USA" | 3.9L Dohc EFI NA V8 Gas*HP | With Automatic Air Conditioning] $5.91 $5.91

http://www.fordpartsgiant.com/Page_...isvinskip=&Attributes=37656,40901,30925,22102
 
Moving the pins is not the easiest thing in the world to do. It took me around 15min to get one apart on the bench without mangling it. Though the Ford parts are definately higher quality.
I've got a set for my V6 that I'm waiting to do when I pull the intake again. I bought mine through RockAuto.
 
Since Loud mentioned it, I have an extra set of those speaker plugs he's speaking of. If our COPs take the same connector as the speakers I can mail you a pair of 'em. I don't recall what the connections for our cars are but it may work if they're similar right?
 
CTX-SLPR said:
Moving the pins is not the easiest thing in the world to do. It took me around 15min to get one apart on the bench without mangling it. Though the Ford parts are definately higher quality.
I've got a set for my V6 that I'm waiting to do when I pull the intake again. I bought mine through RockAuto.
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With the right tool, it is pretty quick and easy, but that is a good point. Few would have the right tool if they're only doing it once or twice.
 
1LoudLS said:
+1^

a cheap pick set cost less than $5 at harbor freight
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Like this?

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yeah, I got a four pack of just the smaller ones. a lot of the time you can also just use a heavy duty staple by just straightening it out.
 
I don't quite understand the comment about the staple. You can buy the tool designed specifically to pop the connector pins out of the little plastic housing from radio Shack. Costs about $6-$7. Works great. Use a small zip-tie to hold it on the coil.

KS
 
I used a very small phillips screw driver...very small. I have also heard a paperclip will work too but I cant verify that.
 
Wow..... ~$70 for 9 connectors shipped. Oh well......

Anyway, as I'm replacing the connector anyway I may as well just break apart the old connector.
 
LS4me said:
Wow..... ~$70 for 9 connectors shipped. Oh well......

Anyway, as I'm replacing the connector anyway I may as well just break apart the old connector.
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what do you mean by the old connector?

do you have a part # or link to them?

i've actually had the same issue with my #1 connector for a while but it wasn't too bad. Now its gotten to the point where i'm down on power 9 out of 10 times I drive my LS and its very "rough." And i think gas mileage is suffering?

need to fix asap.
 
Dont know what you mean by "breaking" the tab but my coils had all been replaced so many times that the "clip" that held the wiring to the coil broke and they siliconed them to the coil. Even noted on my last service receipt that tech had to silicone wiring tab onto coil to "secure". So again, dont the the extent of your breakage but the silicone treatment did work and my last set of siliconed coils lasted until the end.
 
mlara1129 said:
I figured, i just wanted to understand why he wanted to "break it" apart
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well if the connector was being replaced, and he didn't have the right tool for removal, he could "break" the connector in such a way that it would fall apart from the pins inside. you would definitely have to be pretty careful as to not damage the pins so they can still be inserted into a new connector.
 
Fla02LS said:
Dont know what you mean by "breaking" the tab but my coils had all been replaced so many times that the "clip" that held the wiring to the coil broke and they siliconed them to the coil. Even noted on my last service receipt that tech had to silicone wiring tab onto coil to "secure". So again, dont the the extent of your breakage but the silicone treatment did work and my last set of siliconed coils lasted until the end.
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They used a silicone sealer to hold the connector/harness onto the coil?

1LoudLS said:
well if the connector was being replaced, and he didn't have the right tool for removal, he could "break" the connector in such a way that it would fall apart from the pins inside. you would definitely have to be pretty careful as to not damage the pins so they can still be inserted into a new connector.
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That was/is my plan.
 
LS4me said:
They used a silicone sealer to hold the connector/harness onto the coil?
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If that was meant as a question the answer is yes. My LS went thru atleast 4 or 5 complete coil replacements, all 8. They admitted that after so many times of off and on the "clip" broke on a few so they secured it with silicone. I guess it works because the last set lasted probably the longest of the all the coil replacements, so the silicone treatment worked.
 
mlara1129 said:
So no part # or link?
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Ask and you will receive.......

joegr said:
Other than my very low opinion of Dorman, it should probably work. Note that with the Ford part, you wouldn't have to cut and splice any wires, just move the pins from the old shell to the new one.

**1Z-14489-AA SLEEVE - WIRING
[Lincoln | LS | 2006 | Lincoln LS | (+)"USA" | 3.9L Dohc EFI NA V8 Gas*HP | With Automatic Air Conditioning] $5.91 $5.91

http://www.fordpartsgiant.com/Page_...isvinskip=&Attributes=37656,40901,30925,22102
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