wire release tool for ECU

[albert gotch]

Where can I get the tool to release the pins from the harnesses to the ECU I have to change the pins from one hole to another. After trying to release on an old harness I did get one out but I don't think I want to do it in the car without a special release tool.Or if you have an easy way to do this please tell me. THANKS Al

[Legacy777]

A small flathead screwdriver works. I don't know if there is a special tool.

Also, going to move this thread.

[Imprezive]

My dad bought a few of the little point tooth srappers from the Local Dentistry, if you hammer them flat they work wonders, I have 2 of them!

[Blackbart]

I got the tool from Radio Shack, about $3

[Legacy777]

I got the tool from Radio Shack, about $3

Curious....what's it look like? Got a part #?

[Blackbart]

I got the tool from Radio Shack, about $3

Curious....what's it look like? Got a part #?

Part #276-1426, called a D-sub pin insertion/extraction tool.
I have three different ones, different sizes, only one I got from Radio Shack, the other two I got in a tool box at an auction, don't know where they came from originally.

[albert gotch]

After getting new eyes I see what I need to do.You have to go thru the top and push the plastic tab and wow it came out and didn't ruin the connector. thanks for the info. The toolfrom radio shack #276-1426 didn't work on this application but I'm sure I'll need it for another project. Thanks Al

[Matt Monson]

In typical Ghetto Garage fashion, I have come up with my own special tool for this. It's called a large 2" paperclip. I just bend the first tong down and use the rest of the clip as a handle. On some of the smaller pins I have found it to be too large, so then I use a 1" paperclip in the same way.

Or I should say that's how I used to do it. I picked up a $5 set of jeweler's screwdrivers at Walmart. It was 7 different phillips and flathead screwdriver's. The smallest flathead works great for releasing pins.

And as a side note, one of the larger flatheads works great as a locking pin for the timing belt tensioners. I definitely have gotten my $5 worth out of these tools in the last year...