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Pin 27 EV mod problem

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by CheapGadgets, May 6, 2008.

  1. CheapGadgets

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    I tried putting in the switch to activat EV mode (2008 model), but had some trouble. I tried the cheap route by getting a spare pin from the turn signal connector. I could not get the metal connector to slide into H14 at position 27 (next to the red wire). I thought that I'd messed up the metal connector so I fetched another. But before puting the wire into it, I did a test fit into H14. It did not slide all the way in. Turns out after a comparison with the connector in # 26, it's too long and not the same design. The biggest problem is that it will not allow the white retainer to lock into place.

    Has anyone else experience this?

    Thanks.
     
    #1 CheapGadgets, May 6, 2008
  2. efusco

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    Yes, it's not uncommon. It will wedge in there though if you use a jeweler's screw driver to push it in. If you prefer you can buy an anternate pin at Radio Shack or somewhere to use...even a paper clip will work...though not ideal for obvious reasons.
     
    #2 efusco, May 7, 2008
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    Thanks Evan,

    I tried a little force with a small jewelers driver and just couldn't get it to go down far enough to allow the white retainer to be pressed in. The driver slipped a couple of times and once sliced red #26 a little bit, so I chickened out before something worse happened.

    I'd like to get a pin that will slide in properly. Do you know of a part # specifically @ Radio shack for the the pin connector you're talking about?
     
    #3 CheapGadgets, May 7, 2008
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    no, I don't know a specific pin...is the pin you have in there seated far enough to work? I don't think my white retainer bar sits flat and hasn't for over 4 years now...it shouldn't be an issue.
     
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    If you look down there with a strong light and a magnifier
    you might be able to figure out which part of your "borrowed"
    pin to file down a little and make fit better. Also try matching
    up the length along the outside of the connector to take a
    guess at where the retainer comes in to meet it.
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    If Coastal wasn't so cagey about where he gets his connector
    parts, we could have solved this problem the right way a long
    time ago. Maybe it's time to hit a junkyard to try and find
    the same kind of connector to chop out of a late-ish model
    Toyota and build up a supply? These things aren't likely
    unique to the Prius, at least as far as the exact pins used.
    .
    _H*
     
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    For my EV mode, I use the pin from a D-Sub 9 pin Female connector.
    Radioshack Model: 276-1538 | Catalog #: 276-1538

    p.s. I do remember that I need to push hard to get the pin secure.
     
    #6 chinalfr2, May 7, 2008
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    I've also experienced this problem. It's too bad we can't identify the part# for this repair wire:82998-_ _ _ _ _. This is the wire that's missing from Sigma's kit. I solved this dilemma by acquiring one that was salvaged from a wrecked Prius.
     
    #7 Peter Senich, May 8, 2008
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