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#1 Posted : Monday, March 16, 2015 3:36:50 PM(UTC)
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The oven was making a plastic burning smell from the control board, so I ordered a new one. When I went to install it, the main harness connector was cooked on there and it broke off! Now I need a new connector. Where can I buy the exact plastic connector and terminals so I can cut the wires, crimp on new terminals, and assemble a new connector?

I've attached pictures. Thanks!
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#2 Posted : Tuesday, March 17, 2015 6:31:08 PM(UTC)
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Bump for any ideas.

Hoping someone can point me in a direction similar to this thread:
http://forum.appliancepartspros...ring-harness-repair.html
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#3 Posted : Friday, April 3, 2015 4:36:11 AM(UTC)
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Here is how I finally fixed this:

1. If your harness can't be reused like in my case (because it had melted in certain parts), use a thin metal rod to pop out the terminals that are being held in there. Just jam the rod in the same end that the wires are entering the harness and you should be able to get them out one at a time as you push down on the clip. Take a picture of the order before you take it apart! We won't be using a harness again, so take tons of pictures of which wire goes where!

2. For any terminals that are damaged or have plastic melted on them, you will need to cut these off using a wire-cutter. Cut right at the base of the terminal to avoid cutting off too much - there isn't much slack in these once reassembled.

I used this wire stripper which was great:

http://www.amazon.com/Tools-VIS...r-2078300/dp/B000OQ21CA/

3. The type of terminals and crimps is VERY specific. You can't find these at Radioshack, as they are mostly used in automotive applications where NVH is a factor in maintaining a secure connection. In my case, they were F-type crimps which I ordered from a major distributor. They are cheap, so get about 10 or 20 because you'll want to practice crimping:

175164-1 TE Connectivity | A107107CT-ND | DigiKey

Your stove may be different, so take some measurements of your terminals and compare them to the specs there. The gauge of your wire should be printed on its insulation.

4. You need a special type of crimper to do this, and it can be pricey. You CANNOT use pliers or a generic crimper. This is a very specific type of crimp that only this tool can provide (cheapest I could find, they usually run $100):

http://www.amazon.com/Delphi-Pa...-Crimping/dp/B003MWJ6SA/

5. Watch this video for pointers on a good crimp. I used the A cavity for the insulation crimp and the C cavity for the stranded wire.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u_EkMsioMY

Good luck!
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