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12-15-2019, 12:05 PM
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Traveler data plug source?
One of the wires on the data plug in the back of the controller has broken off. How does this thing go together? Do I need a new plug?
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12-15-2019, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 2Yung2 Quit
One of the wires on the data plug in the back of the controller has broken off. How does this thing go together? Do I need a new plug?
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Is it a 6 pin connector? It should be this one.
Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 dual row (6 Circuits) Male & Female receptacle plug, w/Terminal sockets, ( Pack of 3 Complete Set) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078Q5NL8H..._oAO9DbWFSY068
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12-15-2019, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by PbdBlue
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Yes, it is the 6 pin. I guess my picture didn't post. I remember the molex plugs from my Harley days. Doesn't this take a special tool to crimp? 
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12-15-2019, 08:37 PM
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You can get a pin remover on Amazon and a new replacement pin. If you are careful you can crimp the pin with a needle nose pliers or purchase an inexpensive crimper on Amazon also. Get a number of extra pins incase you mess one up. Its not hard give it a try.
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12-16-2019, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Ron Postma
You can get a pin remover on Amazon and a new replacement pin. If you are careful you can crimp the pin with a needle nose pliers or purchase an inexpensive crimper on Amazon also. Get a number of extra pins incase you mess one up. Its not hard give it a try.
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I ordered a $15 crimper, some plugs, and pins. I'm going for it. Nothing to lose at this point.
Worse case, I buy a data "extension cord", cut the end off and reconnect to the existing cable.
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12-16-2019, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 2Yung2 Quit
I ordered a $15 crimper, some plugs, and pins. I'm going for it. Nothing to lose at this point.
Worse case, I buy a data "extension cord", cut the end off and reconnect to the existing cable.
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It will all work fine. This is the crimper I use and it does an adequate job.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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12-16-2019, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by PbdBlue
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Thank you everyone for the help. It was a bear, but I finally got it. It was my own inexperience with these things that tripped me up. The fittings are so tiny that I didn't notice that there were two different sizes until I looked at the picture on Amazon again. I spent a frustrating couple hours trying to make the small one's work, when I should have been using the larger pieces. Once I figured that out, it went pretty smooth.
We are now up and running.
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