2009 C250 W204 ECU wiring Loom Clip

[danbha]

Hi Guys, It appears one of the red clip latches that locks the ECU wiring loom into the ECU has snapped on my car.

I am now unable to unplug the loom from the ECU, are the any easier ways to remove it without the clip? Also I have searched everywhere for replacement clips to no avail..... is it even possible to get replacements? I cant be the only person who has had this problem.

 

[danbha]

this is what I am looking for..... anyone able to advise if these can be bought anywhere?

 

[phillj]

Check the connector for the manufacturers name / part number. Amp/Tyco( now TE connectivity) use to be king in this type of automotive connector, worth checking professional electronic component distributors (RS Components, Farnell) they may help
Your broken handle acts as a cam to extract the plug, you still should be able to extract it.

 

[danbha]

ok I will check, cheers

 

[indigoskywalker]

hey guys, same thing just happened to me, that red cam/clip is really weak... does anyone know the mb part number for that half of the engine bay loom?

 

[Trickythemerc]

Why do you need to unplug the ECU ?

 

[indigoskywalker]

I was trying to move it and the air box out of the way, totally forgot I can leave it plugged in and the loom un clips from the airbox, the ecu unbolts and the entire assembly folds up out of the way

 

[indigoskywalker]

Does anyone know the part number for this half of the Engine Harness? I can't find it it in the ECP, happy to provide my VIN if anyone can help.

I am now having issues, with the engine in limp mode and an OBD scanner reporting issues with CDI and many engine temp sensors, the connector was pushed back in and a few cable ties strapped round to hold it in until i can get it fixed, it was doing ok until today .