what device is best suited to remove the wires from the connectors/clips? i slightly damaged the secondary injector clips while removing them, and while they look usable still, i dont want issues in the future so im gonna replace them but what tool is best to take the wires out? i know i could break em but if i need to repair some wire in the harness and reuse the other connectors then i cant just go around breaking stuff.

any help is appreciated.

 

The connectors used in cars aren't all that different than the ones used in PCs.
Many specialist computer modding suppliers carry a variety of tools to deal with connector disassembly (for cable sleeving), perhaps you can find a suitable tool there.

Start by looking here.

 

new injectors clips are a few bucks a piece and come with pigtails...i would just go ahead and replace all of them while you're at it.

 

ok but what about other connectors? ideally i want to rebuild my entire harness with all new connectors. do mazda dealers even sell all the pigtails?

 

i'm pretty sure they dont. you're better off finding a harness that someone else has cut and getting connectors off it or trying a junkyard. i probably have some of them, let me know which ones you need.

 

Try morvac or orvac in california. In Pomona off of holt and mission ave Most of them are molax connectors. I have rebuilt a couple of harnesses. As for pin removal try your local radio shack or snap-on dealer. Also try friyes electronics. If you are going to use but connectors use Del-city connector. Thats what we use on the canbus system
Thanks Robert

 

hmm ok well pomona is over a thousand miles away so i dont think thats gonna happen.

also, what kind of wiring should i use? im not dumb i know to keep the same gauge in all wires, and shielded wire is optimal, but how necessary is it? also where can i get new pins? my hope is to rebuild the whole harness.

 

No, you would either need to follow what others have answered or try a peice them together.

Digikey may also have the pins, but you would need to figure out the actual P/N of the pin. Both Mazdatrix and Corksport sell new harnesses, but they use the old connectors are rebuild the harnesses with them.

And your bump has been deleted. Bumps are forbidden here.

 

oops sorry about the bump. what about what wiring should i use?

 

Same gauge, automotive wire.

Gates makes all kinds of it.

Personally, you're better off spending the money on a new harness, or a better condition one. If you just want the experience thats one thing....

 

We actually have had pretty good luck finding most of the engine bay connectors new which we use in our harnesses. AMP/Tyco has disco'ed a few of them so we replace the pins but have to keep the original hardshells.

Derrick

 

A new harness will run you $700 - $900 and as Icemark said, many use the old connectors. If you are even REMOTELY considering this, then save a tiny bit more money and go standalone so you can ditch the entire stock harness.

A Haltech or Microtech for example will come with a harness - but you will still have to find the pigtails for a few things. Injectors are easy, and with a standalone there aren't too many other connectors you need.

Yes, this is the expensive way to get around a small problem you had, but it's something to keep in mind!