Replacing broken lock pin in ignition coil harness?

Calubi · 03-09-2019, 12:29 PM

Okay, how screwed am I?

I managed to break off one of the red locking pins in the plug that connects an ignition coil to the wiring harness. These are the (apparently very fragile) plastic pins that need to be pulled up before you can pull the connector off the ignition coil. I pulled up on the pin head, except it broke off instead of just popping up!

Luckily, the connector is stuck ON the ignition coil so the car still runs fine. I'm hoping a tiny screwdriver will let me remove the remains of the pin that is keeping the connector locked, but I'd like to get this fixed. Any idea if the red pin itself can be replaced without needing a whole new connector? Or if a whole new connector is needed, is there a way to change it out without requiring a new wiring harness?

Dubchitts · 03-09-2019, 09:06 PM

They are just a "fail safe". Not needed. Don't sweat it. I broke 2 of mine. No problems. Getting the red piece out was kind of a pain. Small screwdriver and tweezers iirc is what I used

Calubi · 03-10-2019, 10:12 AM

Thanks for the info! I'm mainly concerned with the connectors working themselves loose without the lock pins, but if others are not having issues then that's good!

6spdhyperblue · 03-10-2019, 11:54 AM

They seem like they are replaceable. Maybe a tech or someone can let us know what the dealers are doin and how to order

647 · 03-13-2019, 07:34 PM

I broke one of mine about 15 months ago, I went 12 months without any issue. Forgot about it until I installed the 2-step, will probably forget about it again until I have to take it off for something else.

BlackbeastSS2 · 03-13-2019, 08:01 PM

Same thing here, I have a two step and just ended up putting some electrical tape around the broken one.

Dubchitts · 03-14-2019, 01:21 AM

I even broke one off the 2 step side. Those things are way too brittle. But as long as they don't get stuck to where they won't release, it's not a big deal

Calubi · 03-14-2019, 02:28 PM

Mine is stuck in a position where it's preventing removal of the connector. I don't have a pressing need to remove the coil pack at the moment, luckily, but I plan on trying to get the last bit of red plastic out of there sometime in case I do need to remove it in the future.

6spdhyperblue · 03-14-2019, 03:16 PM

Can u fish it out with a pick?

Dubchitts · 03-14-2019, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calubi

Mine is stuck in a position where it's preventing removal of the connector. I don't have a pressing need to remove the coil pack at the moment, luckily, but I plan on trying to get the last bit of red plastic out of there sometime in case I do need to remove it in the future.

It might help to unbolt the coil and hold it upside down. Might make the red piece easier to grab and fish out

Caspeyy · 03-16-2019, 08:54 AM

I broke off the back rear one, aka the one thats a pain in the ass. It wouldnt release as well. In the end i had to break the black clip on it to pull it out. Luckily i was installing a 2 step and when i plugged the broken one in the dummy coil of the 2step i just wrapped it with electrical tape. No problem yet atleast

Buckscamaro · 03-17-2019, 01:52 AM

i have a few broken ones too. No issues yet and we basically hot lap my car at the track.

03-09-2019, 12:29 PM	#1
Calubi Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 127	Replacing broken lock pin in ignition coil harness? Okay, how screwed am I? I managed to break off one of the red locking pins in the plug that connects an ignition coil to the wiring harness. These are the (apparently very fragile) plastic pins that need to be pulled up before you can pull the connector off the ignition coil. I pulled up on the pin head, except it broke off instead of just popping up! Luckily, the connector is stuck ON the ignition coil so the car still runs fine. I'm hoping a tiny screwdriver will let me remove the remains of the pin that is keeping the connector locked, but I'd like to get this fixed. Any idea if the red pin itself can be replaced without needing a whole new connector? Or if a whole new connector is needed, is there a way to change it out without requiring a new wiring harness? __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE - Stock for now 2015 VW Golf R DSG - GIAC ECU/TCU tune

03-09-2019, 09:06 PM	#2
Dubchitts Drives: '17 Red hot 2ss, 16 Focus RS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 845 View My Garage	They are just a "fail safe". Not needed. Don't sweat it. I broke 2 of mine. No problems. Getting the red piece out was kind of a pain. Small screwdriver and tweezers iirc is what I used __________________ "Spitfire" 427ci 2017 Red Hot 2SS// 6 Piston Brembos//Adrenaline Red Interior, Knee Pads//M6//MRC Afe Air Filter//BMR MM010 Motor Mounts, Safety Loop//Custom OTR Intake//Flex Fuel Kit//Gforce 3.5" Aluminum Driveshaft//GM 95mm TB//Katech Oil Pump, Piston Squirters//Kooks 1-7/8 LT//LT4 Fueling//Mighty Mouse Wild//Monster Clutch LT1-S Triple Disc//MSD 2-Step//Pray Performance Custom Spec Cam, Ported Holley Hi-Ram//Sikky 12" Shifter w OEM Knob Mod//Tick Level 1 Tr6060//Labor by Me//Tune By Pray Performance Last edited by Dubchitts; 03-09-2019 at 09:47 PM.

03-10-2019, 10:12 AM	#3
Calubi Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 127	Thanks for the info! I'm mainly concerned with the connectors working themselves loose without the lock pins, but if others are not having issues then that's good! __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE - Stock for now 2015 VW Golf R DSG - GIAC ECU/TCU tune

03-10-2019, 11:54 AM	#4
6spdhyperblue Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,794	They seem like they are replaceable. Maybe a tech or someone can let us know what the dealers are doin and how to order __________________

03-13-2019, 08:01 PM	#6
BlackbeastSS2 Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Shock Candy Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Garage Posts: 1,798	Same thing here, I have a two step and just ended up putting some electrical tape around the broken one. __________________ LT4 1.7 Supercharger snout ported & 100% Meth 103 Katech TB, KATECH Custom Heads, DSX In-line fuel TSP Headers, Spec P Super Twin Clutch, TSP EL C7 CAM Diamond Piston & Manley Rods, Roto Fab Big Gulp BTR Push Rods,LS7 Lifters, ARP, FI Chiller, Kirkey Seats SJM Line Lock, Hurst Pistol Grip. 747/739 RWHP street tune - 821/794 RWHP track tune 101 octane. 2014 Mini Cooper countryman S All4 M6 daily driver

03-13-2019, 07:34 PM	#5
647 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS M6 Whipple SC Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 20	I broke one of mine about 15 months ago, I went 12 months without any issue. Forgot about it until I installed the 2-step, will probably forget about it again until I have to take it off for something else.

03-14-2019, 01:21 AM	#7
Dubchitts Drives: '17 Red hot 2ss, 16 Focus RS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 845 View My Garage	I even broke one off the 2 step side. Those things are way too brittle. But as long as they don't get stuck to where they won't release, it's not a big deal __________________ "Spitfire" 427ci 2017 Red Hot 2SS// 6 Piston Brembos//Adrenaline Red Interior, Knee Pads//M6//MRC Afe Air Filter//BMR MM010 Motor Mounts, Safety Loop//Custom OTR Intake//Flex Fuel Kit//Gforce 3.5" Aluminum Driveshaft//GM 95mm TB//Katech Oil Pump, Piston Squirters//Kooks 1-7/8 LT//LT4 Fueling//Mighty Mouse Wild//Monster Clutch LT1-S Triple Disc//MSD 2-Step//Pray Performance Custom Spec Cam, Ported Holley Hi-Ram//Sikky 12" Shifter w OEM Knob Mod//Tick Level 1 Tr6060//Labor by Me//Tune By Pray Performance

03-14-2019, 02:28 PM	#8
Calubi Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 127	Mine is stuck in a position where it's preventing removal of the connector. I don't have a pressing need to remove the coil pack at the moment, luckily, but I plan on trying to get the last bit of red plastic out of there sometime in case I do need to remove it in the future. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE - Stock for now 2015 VW Golf R DSG - GIAC ECU/TCU tune

03-14-2019, 03:16 PM	#9
6spdhyperblue Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,794	Can u fish it out with a pick? __________________

03-16-2019, 08:54 AM	#11
Caspeyy Drives: 2014 Camaro RS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 7 View My Garage	I broke off the back rear one, aka the one thats a pain in the ass. It wouldnt release as well. In the end i had to break the black clip on it to pull it out. Luckily i was installing a 2 step and when i plugged the broken one in the dummy coil of the 2step i just wrapped it with electrical tape. No problem yet atleast

03-17-2019, 01:52 AM	#12
Buckscamaro Drives: 2016 ss camaro Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Bellflower ca Posts: 199	i have a few broken ones too. No issues yet and we basically hot lap my car at the track. __________________ You tube channel: G's footage https://youtu.be/VCnanR8qsNg Instagram: boogieman_racing

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