Transaxle Electrical Connector
The transaxle electrical connector is a very important part of the transaxle operating system. Any interference with the electrical connection can cause the transaxle to set Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and/or affect proper operation.
The following items can affect the electrical connections:
- Bent pins in the connector from rough handling during connection and disconnection.
- Wires backing away from the pins or coming undamped (in either internal or external wiring harness).
- Dirt contamination entering the connector when disconnected.
- Pins in the internal wiring connector backing out of the connector or pushed out during reconnection.
- Excessive transaxle fluid leaking into the connector, wicking up into the external wiring harness, and degrading the wire insulation.
- Water/moisture intrusion in the connector.
- Low pin retention in the external connector from excessive connection and disconnection of the wiring connector assembly.
- Pin corrosion from contamination.
- Broken/cracked connector assembly.
- Points to remember when working with transaxle wiring connector assembly.
- To remove the connector, squeeze the two tabs towards each other and pull straight up (refer to Fig 1).
Carefully limit twisting or wiggling the connector during removal. Bent pins can occur.
DO NOT pry the connector off with a screwdriver or other tool.
To reinstall the external wiring connector, first orient the pins by lining up arrows on each half of the connector. Push the connector straight down into the transaxle without twisting or angling the mating parts.
The connector should click into place with a positive feel and/or noise.