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Old 05-03-2021, 12:42 PM   #1
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Either the difference in the connector itself, incomplete soldering, or "cold soldered joint" problems caused by not being able to see or test the joint before heat shrinking. This problem is particularly bad on MAF harness repairs; we have seen problems like wondering idle speed, and stalling, and measured weird voltage signals at the MAF itself; all of which totally disappeared the moment the repairs were cut out and just the wires soldered properly.

As for not remembering to slide the heat shrink tubing onto the wires first, everyone has done that at one time or another but once you have had to unsolder a repair just made in order to install it, you will remember to do it properly the next time, particularly if you are doing it on flat rate.....
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Soldering isn’t an option for me as the wires were chewed to bits. Does anyone know the name of that harness or connector? Pelican parts doesn’t list it and chat said Porsche doesn’t name a replacement.
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Soldering isn’t an option for me as the wires were chewed to bits. Does anyone know the name of that harness or connector? Pelican parts doesn’t list it and chat said Porsche doesn’t name a replacement.
You may reconsider that idea when you find out a new engine harness for your car is over $1600.
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You may reconsider that idea when you find out a new engine harness for your car is over $1600.
Woody may be able to help you with an used harness..
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[QUOTE=Blue devil;634567]Soldering isn’t an option for me as the wires were chewed to bits. Does anyone know the name of that harness or connector? Pelican parts doesn’t list it and chat said Porsche doesn’t name a replacement.[/QUOTE

TPS wiring harness.
TPS=Throttle position sensor.
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