Repairing Pioneer Sub Harness Help

[EngineerD]

I have a second hand Pioneer TS-WX77A slimline sub to fit, however instead of usual robust amp connections, Pioneer have put all the power and audio inputs onto a harness connector - over the years the pins have weakened and two have broken. The previous owner bodged up one of the earths, but now one of the audio pins has also broken.

Any ideas on the best way to fix this? I guess taking the pins out and fitting new is an option, but it doesn't look like it is designed to have the pins removed. I have tried to find a replacement connector anywhere to buy, does anyone know if it has a specific name? I tried 5 x 2 connector, 10 pin harness connector etc and the closest I got was this from the States:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/PION...3204&clkid=2493932688607413828&_qi=RTM1889342

Looks like a mirror image of what I have. but also missing one of the pins.

Alternatively I could try and get in touch for a replacement from Pioneer, but am looking for a cheaper fix really.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Have a search for "molex" connectors mate

 

[EngineerD]

Have a search for "molex" connectors mate

Thanks, I knew there had to be a name but I couldn't work it out.

Problem solved

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

You'll need the pins and a special crimping tool for them aswell though...

I'm off work all this week otherwise I'd of made one up for you

 

[EngineerD]

No worries, it's a good chance for me to learn something. So far this is in my shopping basket (ignore the pic of the molex plug, the picture is generic), what is the cheapest crimping tool I can get away with for this job?

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Hmmm this one might be ok
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271362281285&alt=web

Although I'm not 100% lol

The proper molex crimp tools start at 22 quid

 

[EngineerD]

Looking around some forums, most people seem to get away with needlenose pliers, I will be going for that option!

Cheers for the help

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

No worries mate. I'd solder them too if your going for the pliers option.