Chipped cap for FI connector - Diesel Forum

rsd · 03-29-2009, 06:58 PM

While doing the hellish ICP replace, I chipped the plastic FI connector that the harness plugs into. I'm not getting any fire on that cylinder. Can I replace just the connector, or do I need to replace the entire injector?

fordboyyfm · 03-29-2009, 09:36 PM

ive cracked them before but was always able to fix them, i dont think ford makes connectors for it, dont think i would want to put one on something like that anyway. try fixing it, sometimes the pins get pushed in just take some tiny needle nose pliers and pull it back out.

rsd · 03-29-2009, 09:55 PM

I'm afraid that I might have bent a pin. I'll pull the air stuff off again tomorrow and check it out closer. A piece of cake compared to the ICP! I've been working on my own vehicles for 35 years, rebuilt engines, changed plugs in a Camaro with a 396 in it, worked on every part of a car. I've never experienced anything like I did this weekend with the ICP swap. My big beefy hands were a real liability this time. The tough part was getting stuff put back.
Thanks for your help. I'll look at the pins tomorrow.

rsd · 03-31-2009, 02:20 AM

The pins were good. No bends or pushed in ones. I fished around with a pick and found a plastic piece in the connector. I was able to get it out, and it all went back together. Truck runs great. Thanks for your help.