Cleaning wiring loom connectors - SV650.org

06-05-09, 10:20 AM

What would people recommend for cleaning connectors in a wiring loom? I'm getting intermittent electrical faults on my Gas Gas and stripping the bike down, the bike has been through the mud a lot! Everything is caked in dusty dried mud and disconnecting connectors results in a small puff of mud! They are also looking a little furred up.

I'm gonna start by give the whole lot a good clean, but am curious as to what people use?

Thanks
Luke

06-05-09, 10:22 AM

WD40 for connectors is a good place to start, but there are purpose-formulated electrical contact cleaners, so get some of this. When you put the connectors back, smear a bit of vaseline around them, which should help from stuff getting back in

maviczap · 06-05-09, 10:24 AM

H'mm maybe some specific contact cleaner. I've not used it on my bike, but on other electrical stuff. Seems to work ok.

Other than that maybe some ACF50 should clean it and protect it afterward

Mr Speirs · 06-05-09, 11:41 AM

If its for the multi pin connectors I would get something small to dig and loosen the dirt and then use switch/contact cleaner. Spray it into both terminals and connect and disconnect several times.

06-05-09, 12:09 PM

I just use electrical contact cleaner myself.

Biker Biggles · 06-05-09, 12:09 PM

Emery paper to shine up the metal bits and WD40 to get the damp out.Silicone to stop water getting in again.

ixlr8 · 08-05-09, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

Other than that maybe some ACF50 should clean it and protect it afterward

Don't seem to be able to get it in Oz - would be surprised if you could in Un Zud.

08-05-09, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixlr8

Don't seem to be able to get it in Oz - would be surprised if you could in Un Zud.

Doubt it! I find it really hard to find half the stuff I use to be able to get in the UK

Bought some contact cleaner in the end (wasn't aware there was such a thing!) which seems to be doing the job

Thanks for all the replies

06-05-09, 10:20 AM	#1
lukemillar Guest Posts: n/a	Cleaning wiring loom connectors What would people recommend for cleaning connectors in a wiring loom? I'm getting intermittent electrical faults on my Gas Gas and stripping the bike down, the bike has been through the mud a lot! Everything is caked in dusty dried mud and disconnecting connectors results in a small puff of mud! They are also looking a little furred up. I'm gonna start by give the whole lot a good clean, but am curious as to what people use? Thanks Luke

06-05-09, 10:22 AM	#2
Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cleaning wiring loom connectors WD40 for connectors is a good place to start, but there are purpose-formulated electrical contact cleaners, so get some of this. When you put the connectors back, smear a bit of vaseline around them, which should help from stuff getting back in

06-05-09, 10:24 AM	#3
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Cleaning wiring loom connectors H'mm maybe some specific contact cleaner. I've not used it on my bike, but on other electrical stuff. Seems to work ok. Other than that maybe some ACF50 should clean it and protect it afterward __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

06-05-09, 11:41 AM	#4
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Cleaning wiring loom connectors If its for the multi pin connectors I would get something small to dig and loosen the dirt and then use switch/contact cleaner. Spray it into both terminals and connect and disconnect several times. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

06-05-09, 12:09 PM	#5
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cleaning wiring loom connectors I just use electrical contact cleaner myself.

06-05-09, 12:09 PM	#6
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Cleaning wiring loom connectors Emery paper to shine up the metal bits and WD40 to get the damp out.Silicone to stop water getting in again. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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