Removing wires from terminal block.

[PhilandMena]

I need help in choosing the correct removal tool so I can remove these two wires from this block and reposition them in the other two slots. I have tried the U Tube route without success so now left with the option of purchasing correct tool. Please, no estimates or guess work If your not 100t% sure please ignore post.
Thanks in advance.

 

[pappajohn]

There's possibly a small 'blade' of metal on the connector which sticks out and engages with a flat on the plastic.
You need a pin pushed down between the metal and plastic to hold the 'blade' back and pull the connector out.

 

[Jev88]

Amazon sell a "kit" with quite a variety of different pins and spades to get most pins out.

 

[PhilandMena]

There's possibly a small 'blade' of metal on the connector which sticks out and engages with a flat on the plastic.
You need a pin pushed down between the metal and plastic to hold the 'blade' back and pull the connector out.

Thanks ! I've tried that from both ends without success. My problem is I do not know where to apply the precise pressure or from what side, inside or outside, so tried them all without any joy. I have watchmakers screwdrivers so can get into the guts of it but still no joy. My hand strength and dexterity is not what it used to be.

 

[PhilandMena]

Amazon sell a "kit" with quite a variety of different pins and spades to get most pins out.

Thanks! That was my first thought too then when visiting amazon there are hundreds of different tools and I do not know which one or set to select and how to use the tool, hence my post on here.

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[Swifter]

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[PhilandMena]

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Thanks for your recommendation. However, would not arrive before 11 May and I'm still none the wiser on which is the correct tool and how to use it.

 

[Swifter]

Thanks for your recommendation. However, would not arrive before 11 May and I'm still none the wiser on which is the correct tool and how to use it.

This one from Amazon is on next delivery and comes with some basic instructions .

 

[Stealaway]

I think you find it these locking spade connectors. You need to slide a probe down the back to push the tab back.

 

[donkey]

I have never needed anything other than a very thin probe to remove these type of terminals.
I use a jeweler's loupe and a torch to look down each end, that way I can see the tag and work out where to apply pressure.

Works for me.

Geoff

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[PhilandMena]

This one from Amazon is on next delivery and comes with some basic instructions .
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Thanks again for your kind help. I have ordered one from Amazon, not this one but similar. Hopefully this will resolve my problem.

 

[PhilandMena]

I think you find it these locking spade connectors. You need to slide a probe down the back to push the tab back.

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Thanks! Not sure if this is the correct terminal. I have established the connection is in a 4 way Rast connector block but still not sure where exactly I enter to find said locking tab. Now that I purchased a removal tool i'm hopeful it will be straight forward.

 

[PhilandMena]

Knowing from first hand experience, how frustrating it can be for members who post advice with good intent to find O.P. cant be arsed to close out the thread, I am happy to say this has now been resolved. The opening tool did its job after trying several different keys. There was one locking tab on the outside of one of the legs and when this was eased back the connection lock was broken. The reason behind this little change was to prevent my Cab battery from being accidently drained when and if my Fridge was selected to 12 Volts when the engine was not running. This is how the Fridge was set up from new by Autotrail who changed the wiring on other models a few months after I purchased my motorhome to prevent this from happening. Once again, thanks to all for your kind efforts and its back to lurking for me.

 

[Lenny HB]

A bit of an odd way of wiring it, on my van if you select 12v without the engine running the fridge runs from the hab batteries. I have mine set up so the solar regulator sends a signal to the fridge when the batteries are charged & there is plenty of solar the fridge switches to 12v.

 

[Busman]

Sorry Phil this is hard to believe did you really pay £6.99 ???

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[Lenny HB]

Sorry Phil this is hard to believe did you really pay £6.99 ???

He was using sites last year, no hope for him.

 

[PhilandMena]

Sorry Phil this is hard to believe did you really pay £6.99 ???

As it's you Chef ! Yes I did ! Used once and now stored with other rubbish that;s been used only once too.

 

[PhilandMena]

He was using sites last year, no hope for him.

I have always used sites when it suits, Lenny old boy. I'm also planning to spend Jan & Feb on Villasol and all of June (22) on a campsite in Crete. Still prefer the freedom of wild camping and will always consider myself a FLT.

 

[Lenny HB]

I have always used sites when it suits, Lenny old boy. I'm also planning to spend Jan & Feb on Villasol and all of June (22) on a campsite in Crete. Still prefer the freedom of wild camping and will always consider myself a FLT.



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Times change old boy, I used to look up to you as King of the FLT.

 

[Busman]

Times change old boy, I used to look up to you as Queen of the FLT.

Yeah I remember those days Lenny a classic was fancy going halves on a €1 beer

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[Lenny HB]

Yeah I remember those days Lenny a classic was fancy going halves on a €1 beer

Now that sounds like the old Phil.

 

[BDM]

Great pic, where is that please?

 

[PhilandMena]

Times change old boy, I used to look up to you as King of the FLT.

They have indeed Sir! I used to look up to you as the biggest queen of the FLT.

 

[PhilandMena]

Great pic, where is that please?

Monsaraz, Portugal.

 

[BDM]

Thank you

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[Busman]

Now that sounds like the old Phil.

Bugger still owes me 50c lol

 

[PhilandMena]

Bugger still owes me 50c lol

At least I shared my beer and biscuits with you which is more than can be said for that Peter guy who invaded Busman Dave's and my pre-paid pitch at Cullera and then had the audacity to ridicule (That's take the piss for you Northern folk) my portable step. (It might be a bit more than 50C come to think of it as you and Peter were two lightweights when it came to emptying the 1 euro bar stock). Might be watching you flounder at Shrewsbury, cant wait. Take care, Mena says hello.

 

[Lenny HB]

Cullera and then had the audacity to ridicule (That's take the piss for you Northern folk) my portable step

I remember that well.

I can have an even bigger laugh when you try my paddleboard.

 

[PhilandMena]

I remember that well.

I can have an even bigger laugh when you try my paddleboard.

Can't swim, negative buoyancy.

 

[Lenny HB]

Can't swim, negative buoyancy.

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I'm sure someone will lend you a buoyancy aid.

Changing subject, are you still thinking about a Greek trip?