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how do i fix this

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my 1983 1.9 waltercooled t25 has been starting then not starting i have trace the fault to this if i get it running the touch the wires it cuts out. while trying to pull this plug i pulled a wire out . do i have to buy a new part not sure what you call this part. or can i fix this one. many thanks jen

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Whoops!

I dare say you can buy new plugs or you could strip a little wire back and solder it back onto the bit of wire that is still in the socket to get you running again.
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A new connector looks like it is needed, they are cheap, a quick look on VAGCOM says they are less than 2 euros I think it is number ten in the image The Part number is 211905327 probably available from VW locally.
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thank you both or your replys :D i will order a new conector then. thanks again jen

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I had the same problem with the Buzzer of Doom connector in Germany, The garage "couldn't" fix it and yet I could "bodge" it up with a bit of solder,

Now I know where to buy a bnew connector and do the job properly.

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think i will try to solder it , till new one gets here. :D think i will leave it till tomoz i just shut sliding door and the new rubber i had fitted has let the window slip down and the rubber is hanging :shock:

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If you look carefully into the plastic bit, you should be able to see a little tang on the side of the brass connector. Ease the tang back with a jewellers screwdriver or similar and you should be able to withdraw the connector from the plastic. Makes it much easier to solder and may make replacement unnecessary.
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With the tell tail signs of green corrosion on this very critical connection I would say pop the pins one at a time, solder on new ones and see if you can order the original rubber sleave as well, to make the plug more water proof.
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ooops i did try to solder it but melted the plastic :oops: i have ordered one from peter cooper :D so fingers crossed i will have it running by friday . The rubber cap is split so i will order that if they can get it. many thanks for all your help jen :ok

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