Coil pack wire SOS !!!!!!!!

[andymac]

I was changing my coil packs when the little plastic tab has snapped of the connector. So now the wire goes into the coil pack but there is nothing holding it in! Its a snug fit but i bet it will come out when driving it around. Has anyone got any ideas what I should do? Is the wire easy to replace, it doesn't look it ? HELP !

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[andymac]

A picture to show what I mean

[Brad Bedell]

You'll have to track down a replacement connector and pull the pins out of the old/transfer to the new. It's a pretty simple task if you have the correct connector tool. I suspect the hard part will be to find the replacement connector. However, a good Porsche parts person might be able to locate the connector right away.

For a short term fix, I'd use a zip tie and come around the coil to secure the wiring as it is likely to come lose with normal driving.

[ttboost]

Originally Posted by Brad Bedell

You'll have to track down a replacement connector and pull the pins out of the old/transfer to the new. It's a pretty simple task if you have the correct connector tool. I suspect the hard part will be to find the replacement connector. However, a good Porsche parts person might be able to locate the connector right away.

For a short term fix, I'd use a zip tie and come around the coil to secure the wiring as it is likely to come lose with normal driving.

MOST of those "weather pack" connectors can be removed using the guts of a ball point pen. The white plactic ink tube of the pen fits right over the pin to remove it. Worth a try...

[andymac]

Thanks for the above.

Have tried the zip ties but they would keep slipping off.

Will try porsche for the weather connectors, you never know

Cheers

[function12]

I would use 3 zip ties to look like this:

o-o Loop one around the connector. Loop another around the pigtail. Use the 3rd to join the two.

[adam699]

Originally Posted by function12

I would use 3 zip ties to look like this:

o-o Loop one around the connector. Loop another around the pigtail. Use the 3rd to join the two.

+1

Or one big zip tie, going under the coil pack between the bolts and between the wires over the boot.

Happens to best of us in the worst places.

[sweeney186]

Using a dab of rtv silicone on the clean exterior-plug & coil will make a secure vibaration proof & easily removable connection

[andymac]

Cheers 4 all the above comments.
All good ideas, I'll give it a go

Andy

[Brad Bedell]

A quick update on this.

Bob More Porsche Audi of Oklahoma city billed out .8 hours (68.00) and 30.62 for a part to replace the connector on Cylinder #3.

I changed the plugs tonight, just for grins... I found superglue on the rubber boot of the coil and no replaced connector. It's not a big deal since I bought the car 'as is' but noteworthy that the previous owner paid to have it fixed 6 weeks ago.

Did anyone ever track down a replacement connector part number?

[ard]

Originally Posted by Brad Bedell

A quick update on this.

Bob More Porsche Audi of Oklahoma city billed out .8 hours (68.00) and 30.62 for a part to replace the connector on Cylinder #3.

I changed the plugs tonight, just for grins... I found superglue on the rubber boot of the coil and no replaced connector. It's not a big deal since I bought the car 'as is' but noteworthy that the previous owner paid to have it fixed 6 weeks ago.

Did anyone ever track down a replacement connector part number?

"As Is" is different than "fraud".

Not much to do, other than yet another peek behind the curtain of "Official Porsche Service"

[Brad Bedell]

I try not to assume the intentions of the Dealer, just wanted to report what I had found. The people I purchased it from made no mention of any repair, I just found it when digging through the documentation history. It's the only surprise on the car, so I really can't complain too much in the grand scheme of things.

I do 'think' I have replacement connectors in the mail to me, I'll report the part number when they arrive.