Cleaning Auto Gearbox Electrical Connectors

GK · 05-05-2007, 10:28 AM

Hi All,

Just finished another "how to". It's on cleaning the electrical connectors on the AU auto box. It may save some bucks and smoothe out some gearchanges.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...0&postcount=86

Thanks to JC for the initial idea.

Cheers,

GK

JoesAu · 05-05-2007, 11:02 AM

Nice one!

**aussiblue** · 05-05-2007, 11:31 AM

Rather then WD40 or CRC etc there is actually a more suitable products available from Dick Smiths, Jaycar and Altronics for this purpose called contact cleaner/lubricant that you might want to try.

GXL078 · 05-05-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by aussiblue

Rather then WD40 or CRC etc there is actually a more suitable products available from Dick Smiths, Jaycar and Altronics for this purpose called contact cleaner/lubricant that you might want to try.

Down side is they cost a bomb

**aussiblue** · 05-05-2007, 11:45 AM

Also use Kopr-Shield http://www.romp1.com/automotive1/pro...ield-25002.htm to maintain good contacts and prevent water ingress. Yes this is expensive in OZ but a small bottle lasts seemingly forever. I use it a lot and am still on the original little bottle.

**aussiblue** · 05-05-2007, 12:00 PM

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Down side is they cost a bomb

Not really $9.95 for 175 gm spray can from Jaycar (Cat NA 1012 http://www.jaycar.com.au ) , $10.45 for 250 ml spray can from Altronics ( Cat T3061 at http://www.altronics.com.au )and $13.98 for 190 gm spray can from Dick Smiths (Cat N11 24 at http://www.dse.com.au )

**aussiblue** · 05-05-2007, 12:12 PM

and $8.80 for a 225 gm can from Wiltonics Cat SC 1340 http://www.wiltronics.com.au and DJ Coulters have an unspecified size can for only $2.75 see http://www.djcoulter.com.au/Products...p?stockNo=5532 Shop around and it can be had cheaper than WD 40.

peterban · 05-05-2007, 01:11 PM

Another clear and precise how to George.
Well done.

I thought that white switch was the inhibitor and reversing light connections.
I think the big round plug with all the wires going into it controls the shifts etc.
Can this one be unplugged and cleaned???

GK · 06-05-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by peterban

Another clear and precise how to George.
Well done.

I thought that white switch was the inhibitor and reversing light connections.
I think the big round plug with all the wires going into it controls the shifts etc.
Can this one be unplugged and cleaned???

Don't know!

GK

RG · 06-05-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by peterban

Another clear and precise how to George.
Well done.

I thought that white switch was the inhibitor and reversing light connections.
I think the big round plug with all the wires going into it controls the shifts etc.
Can this one be unplugged and cleaned???

I'm about 94.349% sure that you are right on that, I might have to have a look at that tomorrow since I'm again starting to have problems with shifts.

JC · 06-05-2007, 03:56 PM

Another chapter down GK. Only a few hundred to go! Good write up (again).

GK · 06-05-2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

Another chapter down GK. Only a few hundred to go! Good write up (again).

Thanks JC, it was the info you originally posted that was the inspiration to actually do it.

GK

peterban · 06-05-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RedXR347

I'm about 94.349% sure that you are right on that, I might have to have a look at that tomorrow since I'm again starting to have problems with shifts.

I am a bit disappointed REDXR347, I thought you would be 99.99% sure!!!!!!

RG · 06-05-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by peterban

I am a bit disappointed REDXR347, I thought you would be 99.99% sure!!!!!!

I'm getting close, I'm now 97.174% sure!