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15limited · 10-23-2015, 04:43 PM

What's my best option with this little dilemma I'm having? This plug comes off of my passenger side DRL.

Attempt to solder the wire? Is it too close to the plug, will the heat end up melting anything inside the plug itself?

Is there anyway I can buy a new plug and rewire into that, the wires connect in some way to the "pins?" Inside the plug itself right?

Travel back in time and make sure all my lights are unplugged before attempting to walk away from the car with my bumper? So far this is my best idea.

When it comes to electrical projects, these sorts of things are like witchcraft to me, :confused:never have been able to comprehend resistance/voltage/ohms so any information on understanding how a connection like this would be greatly appreciated. Name: uploadfromtaptalk1445629400198.jpg
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Cole · 10-23-2015, 05:32 PM

You'll have to push the connector out of the harness and splice a new connector on there. It's not a hard fix, but (and no offense, just judging by this post) it doesn't seem like you have a solid grasp on this kind of stuff, so I'd recommend taking it to a shop to get it done. It's not a labour intensive fix, so they shouldn't bend you over on the charge.

Edit: just took a second look at the picture, you'll still have to push that connector out of the harness, but there might be enough wire left there to solder.

15limited · 10-23-2015, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cole

You'll have to push the connector out of the harness and splice a new connector on there. It's not a hard fix, but (and no offense, just judging by this post) it doesn't seem like you have a solid grasp on this kind of stuff, so I'd recommend taking it to a shop to get it done. It's not a labour intensive fix, so they shouldn't bend you over on the charge.

Edit: just took a second look at the picture, you'll still have to push that connector out of the harness, but there might be enough wire left there to solder.

Bit of a hail Mary but I ended up stripping some of the insulation away and getting enough of a connection!
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Ended up buying one of these bad boys, pretty cool little tool. Name: uploadfromtaptalk1445643239583.jpg
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I guess the real test will be how long it lasts.

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eggncheese · 10-23-2015, 08:48 PM

Same thing happened to my foglight. Looks like you've fixed the problem. Kudos

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15limited Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: BRZ Location: PNW Posts: 387 Thanks: 456 Thanked 150 Times in 113 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ripped wire out of plug What's my best option with this little dilemma I'm having? This plug comes off of my passenger side DRL. Attempt to solder the wire? Is it too close to the plug, will the heat end up melting anything inside the plug itself? Is there anyway I can buy a new plug and rewire into that, the wires connect in some way to the "pins?" Inside the plug itself right? Travel back in time and make sure all my lights are unplugged before attempting to walk away from the car with my bumper? So far this is my best idea. When it comes to electrical projects, these sorts of things are like witchcraft to me, :confused:never have been able to comprehend resistance/voltage/ohms so any information on understanding how a connection like this would be greatly appreciated. Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk __________________ Perrin Transmission Bolt, Drift Button,Intake Tube, Radiator Hoses, Engine Mounts, Gurney Flap Diode Dynamics Always On Module OLM 3k HID Foglights GCS Smoked Side Markers Motul Gear 300/300 V OE Acantara arm rest Password JDM Dry Carbon rear diffuser Rally Armour Mud flaps H.I.C side & rear visor Gruppe-S UEL header/OP HKS Front Pipe Leg Sport Cat Back Koyorad aluminum radiator Wheelhaus CF low pro 3rd brake light Toms JDM Clear Tail Lamps

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eggncheese Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine Scion FRS MT Location: Maryland Posts: 164 Thanks: 38 Thanked 78 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Same thing happened to my foglight. Looks like you've fixed the problem. Kudos __________________

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10-23-2015, 05:32 PM	#2
Cole Not a troll Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 5,104 Thanks: 8,237 Thanked 5,399 Times in 2,694 Posts Mentioned: 266 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	You'll have to push the connector out of the harness and splice a new connector on there. It's not a hard fix, but (and no offense, just judging by this post) it doesn't seem like you have a solid grasp on this kind of stuff, so I'd recommend taking it to a shop to get it done. It's not a labour intensive fix, so they shouldn't bend you over on the charge. Edit: just took a second look at the picture, you'll still have to push that connector out of the harness, but there might be enough wire left there to solder.

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