Broken wire at the stereo DIN connector

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  • jsnppp
    Wrencher
    • Jan 2021
    • 251

    #1

    Broken wire at the stereo DIN connector

    Hey -

    I found that one of my stereo DIN connectors has a broken wire. Unfortunately it is where the wire is soldered to the plug.




    I looked carefully and don't see where the plug can be separated to allow me to solder it back to the peg.

    Am I missing something? I did search but perhaps I'm not looking for the right words.

    Thanks!

    1991 BMW 318is - AlpineWeiss II
    1991 BMW 318is - DiamondSchwartz
    1973 BMW 2002 Tii - Baikal
    2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 sport - Black
  • Vincenze
    E30 Modder
    • Apr 2019
    • 915

    #2
    You can't open it.
    The plastic cover is molded around the terminals and wires.

    If you have engineering skills, you can create a 3D model in FreeCad for the plastic plug separated into 2 halves. Then you'll be able to print and glue them together.

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    • jsnppp
      Wrencher
      • Jan 2021
      • 251

      #3
      Originally posted by Vincenze
      You can't open it.
      The plastic cover is molded around the terminals and wires.

      If you have engineering skills, you can create a 3D model in FreeCad for the plastic plug separated into 2 halves. Then you'll be able to print and glue them together.
      Ok, thanks! At least I'm not missing something obvious. I can get a bit creative with it now that I know it can't be repaired directly.

      Jason

      1991 BMW 318is - AlpineWeiss II
      1991 BMW 318is - DiamondSchwartz
      1973 BMW 2002 Tii - Baikal
      2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 sport - Black

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      • Vincenze
        E30 Modder
        • Apr 2019
        • 915

        #4
        Originally posted by jsnppp

        Ok, thanks! At least I'm not missing something obvious. I can get a bit creative with it now that I know it can't be repaired directly.

        Jason
        Actually, many connectors in the E30 have molded-cover terminals. The outer plastic shells can be replaced easily, but not the terminals.

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